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Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hidaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powell throws a leg kick
and Hidaka counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hidaka's sensitive parts.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Hidaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hidaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidaka.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Hidaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell is looking to wear down Hidaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hidaka connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Hidaka slips the punch.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.#T2#
Hidaka checks the leg kick.
Jab from Powell.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka throws a leg kick
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hidaka misses its intended target.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hidaka.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a counter combo.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hidaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Hidaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Hidaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hidaka misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Hidaka was not able to check.
Hidaka throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Hidaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka with the inside leg kick.
Powell misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hidaka.
Hidaka missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Powell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell lands a jab to the head.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hidakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Hidaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powell misses with a jab to the body
letting Hidaka counter with a right hand.
Powell connects with a leg kick.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hidaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Hidaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powell.
Hidaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Kemar Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hidaka.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hidaka feints a counter leg kick.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hidaka throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Powell misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Powell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hidaka manages to circle out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hidaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Powell has got the better of the exchanges.
Powell with a jab.
A low kick from Powell is predictable there
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Hidaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell thuds his right hand into Hidaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powell with a nice calf kick.
Hidaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hidaka lands the left hand.
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Hidaka's knee but Hidaka avoids it well.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Powell slips a jab from Hidaka.
A slapping body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell lands a jab to Hidaka's midsection.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Powell tries to work over Hidaka's front leg with a kick but Hidaka checks it.
Powell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hidaka is out of range.
Hidaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell tests Hidaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hidaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Powell.
Donk. Powell catches Hidaka right on the button with a cross.
Hidaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hidaka.#T3#
Powell is looking to chop away at Hidaka's legs.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Powell avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hidaka!
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hidaka checks a leg kick. #KD2#
Hidaka drops Powell with a beautiful combination! Powell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hidaka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Powell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Powell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell punishes Hidaka's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
As Hidaka backs away, Powell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Powell feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Powell misses
and Hidaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.
Powell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kemar Powell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Hidaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hidaka misses with a leg kick.
Powell cracks Hidaka with a good jab.
Hidaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hidaka's head.
Powell clobbers Hidaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hidaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Powell lands a two punch combo.
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Powell blocks the low kick.
It looked like Powell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hidaka is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hidaka throws a low kick, looking for Powell's leg but Powell calmly moves out of range.
Powell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hidaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Hidaka punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Hidaka lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Hidaka takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kemar Powell has been cut.
Hidaka throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
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 throws a leg kick
and Hidaka scores with a counter punch that sends Powell to the canvas! Hidaka smells blood - he's punishing Powell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Powell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
After winning the bout, Takehiko Hidaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Powell jabs Krylov right on the nose. Krylov blinks but takes it well.
Powell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Powell misses with a straight left.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powell will feel that in the morning.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Krylov.
Powell wants to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch position.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Powell lands a high kick!
Powell avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Krylov.
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Krylov against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krylov misses with a body kick.
Krylov is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krylov, as that shot connected.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Krylov throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Krylov's head. #CL2#
Krylov tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krylov takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Powell digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell pushes Krylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krylov backwards. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Krylov's head.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell dips a shoulder and cracks Krylov with a mighty uppercut! Krylov falls back against the cage and Powell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Krylov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Powell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C380: Duran vs Spicoli III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Powell blocks the body kick.
Averyanov moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Averyanov misses.
Averyanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Averyanov misses with a kick to the body
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Averyanov was not able to check.
Averyanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Averyanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Averyanov looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
A combination from Averyanov does no damage.
Averyanov tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
Averyanov misses with a body punch
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov misses with a low kick.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averyanov throws a leg kick
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
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!
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Averyanov throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
Powell misses with a looping left.#T1#
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averyanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Averyanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Averyanov throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
Averyanov misses with the body kick
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
A cross from Averyanov lands.
Powell slips a jab from Averyanov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Averyanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Powell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Averyanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Averyanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Powell counters with a good, hard body kick but Averyanov shrugs it off.
Averyanov misses with the body kick
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Averyanov was not able to check.
Averyanov tries to work over Powell's front leg with a kick but Powell checks it.
Averyanov misses with a shot to the body
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Powell scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov closes the distance but Powell moves to the side
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averyanov misses with a kick to the body
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averyanov looks to throw a body kick
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averyanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Averyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Averyanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Averyanov tries to avoid it.
Averyanov looks to throw a body kick
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Averyanov throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell lands a body shot.
Averyanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Averyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Averyanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powell counters with an outside leg kick.
Powell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Averyanov was not able to check.
Averyanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averyanov is breathing heavily.
Powell keeps the fight on the outside.
Averyanov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Averyanov.
Powell lands with a nice body punch.
Powell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averyanov momentarily.
Powell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Averyanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Powell.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averyanov.
Powell lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell tests Averyanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell avoids the body shot from Averyanov.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averyanov is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Good shot there by Powell.
Powell works Averyanov's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powell.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Averyanov misses with a kick to the body.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with a body shot.
Powell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell avoids the head kick by Averyanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Averyanov takes one to the side of the head.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averyanov on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Averyanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Powell just manages to avoid it.
Powell avoids the body shot from Averyanov.
Averyanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Averyanov thuds his right hand into Powell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averyanov is looking to wear down Powell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Averyanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averyanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Averyanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Averyanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Averyanov.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kemar Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Averyanov in his tracks.
Averyanov wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Averyanov takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Averyanov missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
Powell tries a quick counter leg kick but Averyanov is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Averyanov.
Powell keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A big right from Powell misses.
A shot to the body from Averyanov misses
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
Averyanov is looking to land body kicks.
Averyanov moves away from the strike by Powell.
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell connects with a single shot there.
A head kick by Averyanov misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell thumps Averyanov with a low kick.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averyanov tries to clinch up
and Powell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Averyanov swings widly with a right hand
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell scores with a push kick.#T2#
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell lands the left hand.
Averyanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Averyanov tried to score with a low kick but Powell checks it.
Powell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averyanov's head.
Powell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Powell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Powell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powell checks a leg kick.
Averyanov tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell thumps Averyanov with a low kick.
Averyanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Averyanov misses with a body punch
and Powell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Averyanov takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Powell.
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
Powell with a jab.
Averyanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averyanov is looking to chop away at Powell's legs.
Averyanov scores with a jab. Powell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Averyanov throws a leg kick
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell jabs at Averyanov's body.
Averyanov looks to throw a body kick
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Powell, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Averyanov should have avoided that one.
Averyanov misses with a body kick.
Powell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Jab by Powell.
Averyanov tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powell scoring well with a low kick there.
Averyanov misses with the body kick
and Powell counters with a two punch combo.
Powell thumps Averyanov with a low kick.
Averyanov misses with a hook to the body
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averyanov swings widly with a right hand
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averyanov's hands.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
Powell avoids the head kick by Averyanov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Averyanov.
Averyanov misses the body punch
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averyanov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar 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 lovely overhand right.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Powell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averyanov thinking.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Averyanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Averyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Averyanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 punishes Averyanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Powell lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Averyanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Averyanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Powell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Powell lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Averyanov under the eye.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
Averyanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
A slow jab from Averyanov misses its intended target.
Averyanov throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averyanov on the side of the head.
Averyanov looks to throw a body kick
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov misses with a kick to the body
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averyanov has time to react.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Powell throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Powell.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Averyanov connects with a body shot.
Averyanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powell misses with a wild combination.
Powell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powell misses with a few strikes there.
Averyanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Powell.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Averyanov. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell lands a two punch combo.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
A left and a right from Averyanov both land. Nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powell.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powell lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Averyanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powell's head.
Good leg kick by Powell.
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Powell.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Averyanov looks to throw a body kick
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averyanov on the side of the head.
Averyanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Powell.
Averyanov misses with a hook to the body
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Averyanov misses with a leg kick
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Averyanov lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Powell - just one landing.
Powell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Powell scores with a shot to the body.
Averyanov wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Averyanov misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averyanov's knee momentarily.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Averyanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Averyanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kemar 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemar Powell!
During a confident post fight interview, Kemar Powell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C373: Dorado vs Fadda III
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaspar.
Gaspar tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaspar was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Gaspar moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Gaspar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Gaspar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gaspar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar staying out of range there.
Gaspar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gaspar lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Powell walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gaspar.#T1#
Gaspar lands a jab-cross combination.
Gaspar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands with a cross.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaspar throws a combination that misses
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
enabling Gaspar to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaspar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gaspar throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaspar slips under a jab.
Kemar Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell throws a wild body kick that Gaspar sees coming a mile off.
Gaspar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gaspar throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaspar misses.#T2#
Gaspar misses the shot to the body.
Powell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaspar's sensitive parts.
Gaspar dives in and grabs Powell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes down on Gaspar's head and hops out.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Gaspar slips the punch.
Gaspar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaspar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Gaspar.
Gaspar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gaspar looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaspar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Powell throws a body punch but Gaspar moves out of range.
Gaspar lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Gaspar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Gaspar is looking to clinch. #T3#
Gaspar doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Gaspar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Gaspar moves into range and clinches up with Powell.
Powell pushes Gaspar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaspar pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaspar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspar.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Gaspar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Powell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Gaspar.
Gaspar lands with a nice combination. Powell backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Gaspar moves forwards but Powell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Powell lands a big right hand that sends Gaspar crashing to the mat! Powell stays standing though and waves Gaspar back to his feet!
Gaspar defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Gaspar blocks a jab.
Powell lunges at Gaspar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaspar's hand. #CUT#That has opened up Pablo Gaspar's cut even more.
Gaspar slips a straight right by Powell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaspar tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Gaspar's knee but Gaspar avoids it well.
Gaspar misses with a takedown
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Powell cracks Gaspar with a good jab.
Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Gaspar tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaspar slips a jab from Powell.
Gaspar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Gaspar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Gaspar instigates a clinch.
Gaspar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaspar can do to turn this around?
Gaspar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell blocks a body shot from Gaspar. #T1#
Gaspar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaspar takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Powell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaspar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaspar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaspar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaspar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
Powell misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Gaspar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaspar is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Gaspar.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Powell. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Gaspar is trying to maintain a safe position but Powell gets an underhook and turns Gaspar into the cage.
Powell pushes Gaspar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaspar is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaspar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaspar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaspar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Gaspar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaspar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Powell up against the cage.
Gaspar blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaspar blocks an uppercut.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gaspar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Gaspar misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaspar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powells head.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaspar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powell walks away with a smile on his face. Gaspar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Powell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaspar darts in trying to clinch
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaspar wants to clinch
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Gaspar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powell swivels and escapes.
Gaspar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaspar slips a straight right by Powell.
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaspar slips a jab from Powell.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Gaspar moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaspar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gaspar.
Powell scores with a jab.#CUT#The cut above Pablo Gaspar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gaspar wants to clinch
and Gaspar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Gaspar's belly button to the back.
Powell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaspar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaspar staying out of range there.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
A jab from Powell misses.
Gaspar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Gaspar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gaspar tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Gaspar.
Powell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaspar back to the cage. Powell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaspar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Gaspar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaspar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaspar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaspar.
Gaspar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Gaspar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powell can pounce on him.
Gaspar ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gaspar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Powell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powell.
Powell misses with a low kick.
Gaspar staying out of range there.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Gaspar.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#Pablo Gaspar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gaspar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Gaspar is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pablo Gaspar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kemar Powell!
A victorious Kemar Powell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 87
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Holmes clinches.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Powell misses with some punches.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Powell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Powell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Powell avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Holmes manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Holmes has an active guard here but Powell has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!#SUB2#
Holmes has got his arm under Powell's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Powell has spun round into Holmes's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
Holmes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powell has picked Holmes up and slammed him! Holmes can't keep hold of the triangle and Powell manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell controlling from side mount. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Holmes tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Holmes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powell blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.#T1#
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Holmes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Powell throws a good cross that connects.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Powell circles away. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powell will feel that in the morning.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Holmes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powell to keep the fight standing.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Holmes pulls Powell into guard.
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!#SUB2#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Holmes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Powell won't allow Holmes to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powell passes into side control.
Powell controlling the position from side mount.
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Holmes instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes jumps guard but Powell stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powell lands an uppercut.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Michael Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Powell blocks with his arms.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Powell digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmes's brow.
Powell misses with some punches. #T4#
Powell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kemar Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Holmes!
Michael Holmes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 79
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Dyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powell lands a body shot.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dyer.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer misses with the head strike. #T1#
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer blocks a body shot from Powell.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell working aggressively here.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell gets through Dyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer. #BC2#
Dyer breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Powell instigates a clinch.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell throws a body punch but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powell.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Dyer moves away and avoids it.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyer.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Dyer misses.
Dyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
Powell cracks Dyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Powell drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Powell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyer misses with some punches.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Dyer gets a clinch.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Dyer trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyer can do to turn this around?
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Dyer tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
Powell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyer tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dyers head.
Dyer blocking some punches.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
Dyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dyer lands a left hand.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyer backwards.
Dyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dyer.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyer's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Dyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyer backwards. #BC2#
Dyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyer throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it. #T3#
Dyer lands a nice uppercut.
Dyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell prevents a body shot from Dyer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer working aggressively here.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Dyer.
A short right from Dyer on the inside. #T4#
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell. #BC2#
Dyer manages to break the clinch.
Powell throws the left hand but Dyer avoids the punch easily.
Dyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Powell tries to clinch but Dyer moves out of range.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyer slips a straight right by Powell.
Dyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dyer slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Powell misses with a looping right.
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Powell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Powell swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dyer takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dyer throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dyer.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Dyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dyer to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Dyer throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Dyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powell throws a jab when Dyer was well out of range.
Dyer is looking for the big counter here.
Powell scores with the left hand. Dyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.
Powell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell slips a jab from Dyer.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Dyer.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell takes a swing at Dyer's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Dyer connects with a crisp jab.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dyer.#T2#
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell cracks Dyer with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Powell drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell misses with some punches.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Dyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Dyer's defenses. #T3#
Dyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Dyer is rocked!
Dyer slips a jab from Powell.
Dyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell misses with a body shot
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Powell is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.
Dyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell tries to clinch up but Dyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dyer ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dyer.
Powell staying out of range there.
Dyer lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Dyer throws a good cross that connects.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Dyer ducks down to avoid it.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Powell thuds a left hand into Dyer's body.
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Dyer slips under a jab from Powell.
Dyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stephen Dyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Powell throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Dyer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powell 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 61 : Oneil vs Kuznecov
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Powell looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper misses with an uppercut
and Powell counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Reaper gets a clinch.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell can't break the clinch.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action. #BC#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Powell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Powell is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Reaper throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Powell. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Reaper. Beautiful body shot.
Powell dips to his left and cracks Reaper with an uppercut!#CL2#
Reaper gets a clinch. #BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Powell avoids the head kick by Reaper.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Powell avoids the head kick by Reaper.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Powell.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Powell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Reaper does it's job there.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reaper doesn't seem bothered though.
Reaper looks winded!
Powell swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Reaper replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Powell blocks it well.
Reaper moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powell takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.#T2#
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Powell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Powell takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Reaper slips a straight right by Powell.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell lands with a cross.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reaper.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Nice defenses there by Reaper.
Reaper throws a poor cross that misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaper slips a straight right by Powell.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Powell. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Reaper blocks the low kick.
Reaper flicks out a counter leg kick but Powell steps away.#T3#
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Powell takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Reaper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reaper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Powell throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
Reaper throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.
Jab by Powell.
Powell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reaper needs to keep his hands up - Powell had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reaper.
Reaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Reaper tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reaper's head backwards.#T4#
Powell misses with a hook.
Powell misses the jab.
Reaper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powell scores with a body shot.
Powell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Reaper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powell back to the cage. Reaper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Powell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Powell.#KD#
Powell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reaper sprawling to the canvas! Reaper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Powell finish him?! #ROC#Reaper is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell digs a good body shot into Reaper's ribs.
Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powell lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Reaper drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Powell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Reaper's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!
After winning the bout, Kemar Powell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Powell lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Powell lands a big right hand that sends Moore crashing to the mat! Powell stays standing though and waves Moore back to his feet!#ROC#Moore is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manning Moore has been cut.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Powell counters with a right hand from hell and Moore is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Dukes has been cut.
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Powell shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dukes takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Powell sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dukes bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemar Powell!
Our winner, Kemar 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, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes cracks Powell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Powell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Powell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gomes! Powell lets Gomes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
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 misses with a hook to the body
and Gomes counters with a two punch combo.
Gomes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Gomes 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.
A little feinted left hand from Powell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomes tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Powell has knocked Gomes down with a huge combo! Powell steps away and waves a wobbly Gomes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gomes is rocked!
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Powell counters with a big right hand! Oh Gomes is in trouble here! Powell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Anderson dives in and grabs Powell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Powell misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that. #T1#
Anderson taking a breather here.
Powell is not content to let Anderson control the position. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powell is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson staying calm.
Powell defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powell to see if he's OK.#T3#
Anderson cracks Powell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Powell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Powell tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson controlling from side mount. #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.
Anderson trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Powell blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Anderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Powell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Powell back into the cage.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Elijah Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Powell is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Powell keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Powell misses with a looping left.#T3#
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Powell gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Powell.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
A punch combination from Anderson misses. #T4#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Powell leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell misses with a double jab.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell tried to counter with a leg kick but Anderson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.#T1#
Powell throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Powell didn't expect that.
Powell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Anderson passes Powell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell trying to control here.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Powell wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.#T3##TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Powell quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Elijah Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Powell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throwing strikes here but Powell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Powell is staying in there.
Anderson working Powell over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
A victorious Elijah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 195: Popara vs Souza
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nogueira showed some decent athleticism there.
Powell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Powell is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira is taking a breather. Powell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Powell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powell. #SUB#
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Powell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Powell is defending well. #T1#
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nogueira fails to advance to Powell's back.
Nogueira trying to control but Powell is having none of it. #SUB#
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Powell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nogueira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powell, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira tries to move to mount but Powell blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Powell is defending well.
Powell tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powell, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nogueira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Powell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nogueira yanks on the arm and Powell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nogueira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Mfer throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Powell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.#TD#
Powell gets caught flat footed, as Mfer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mfer is fighting to break Powell's control of his arms but Powell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mfer has gone for a leg lock! Powell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mfer's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mfer is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Powell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
I've been told that Powell has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1#
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mfer has his foot on Powell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mfer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Powell defends it easily.#SUB#
Mfer has an active guard here but Powell has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Powell seems content to control.#SUB#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Powell prevents Mfer from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Powell trying to mount his opponent but Mfer defends it. #SUB#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
Powell slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mfer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
Powell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mfer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Mfer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powell controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mfer.
Powell misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mfer.
Mfer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Mfer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powell feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer shoots in for a double leg but Powell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Mfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Powell's belly button to the back.
A jab from Powell misses.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Mfer tries for a takedown but Powell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mfer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Powell responds with a good body kick, but Mfer manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Mfer fails with the takedown
and Powell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell misses with a low kick.
Mfer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Mfer dives in for a single leg takedown but Powell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Powell tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kemar Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Mfer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Powell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mfer.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Powell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big right from Powell misses.
Mfer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Mfer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mfer looks for a takedown but Powell sprawls well.
Mfer shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Mfer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Mfer shoots in.
Mfer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Powell.#KD2#
Powell lands a left and a right that send Mfer crashing to the mat, dazed. Powell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it. #T3#
Mfer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powell looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Powell misses the jab.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Kemar Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Mfer shoots in.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt - Powell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer fails with the takedown.
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mfer somewhat.#T4#
Mfer looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer is looking to wear down Powell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mfer checks the leg kick.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powell misses with a low kick as Mfer jumps back.
Mfer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powell back to the cage. Mfer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Powell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer shoots in looking for a takedown but Powell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mfer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Powell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powell.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Powell lands a big uppercut and Mfer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mfer looks OK. Powell waves Mfer back to his feet!#ROC2#Mfer is rocked!
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with a takedown
and Powell counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Mfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Powell shuts the power down on Mfer. Lights out, game over! Powell is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Gomes lands a jab to the head.
Gomes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Gomes throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Powell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gomes! Powell lets Gomes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell misses with a looping left.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomes finds it's way round the side to connect with Powell's head.
Gomes moves away from the strike by Powell.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Powell misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gomes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Gomes counters with a series of strikes. Powell will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Powell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomes is looking to clinch but Powell is avoiding it.
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomes catches Powell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomes defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Good leg kick by Powell.
Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.#T2#
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Gomes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powell's head backwards.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Gomes cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Gomes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomes thinking.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
It looks like Gomes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gomes lands a body shot.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Gomes throwing a counter right hand but Powell manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gomes.#T4#
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Gomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Gomes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes misses with a combination
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell throws a leg kick but Gomes checks it.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomes slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemar Powell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gomes tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Gomes misses with a jab to the body
and Powell counters with an outside leg kick.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Jab by Gomes.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to bum rush Gomes with a series of wild strikes but Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Powell drops Gomes with a beautiful combination! Gomes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Powell is looking for the KO!
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomes seems to have got his legs back now.
Powell throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##KD2#
Powell lands a left and a right that send Gomes crashing to the mat, dazed. Powell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gomes throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Powell counters with a nice right hand that sends Gomes toppling to the canvas! Gomes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Powell finish him?!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Gomes bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Powell comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gomes falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gomes was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemar Powell!

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Bowers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Powell throws out a powerful jab.
Powell throws the left hand but Bowers avoids the punch easily.
Bowers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Powell.#T1#
Powell lands a leg kick that knocks Bowers off balance momentarily.
Bowers missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowers manages to avoid it.
Bowers throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell connects with a leg kick.
Powell with a nice calf kick.
Powell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bowers connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell misses with a hook. Bowers ducked under it nicely.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Bowers's shoulder, as Bowers tries to avoid the shot.
Bowers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowers misses the target.
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowers connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Bowers misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Bowers misses with a body kick.
Bowers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powell.
As Powell backs away, Bowers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowers. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bowers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Bowers walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowers.
Bowers slips a jab from Powell.
Bowers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bowers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Powell throws a hook but Bowers blocks it.
Powell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bowers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell cracks Bowers with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowers blocks a head kick by Powell.
Bowers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bowers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Powell throws a body kick that misses
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Powell throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bowers has knocked Powell down with a huge combo! Bowers steps away and waves a wobbly Powell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Kemar Powell has been cut.
Bowers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowers looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Kemar Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell with the inside leg kick.
Bowers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell throws a body kick that misses.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowers is just out of range.#KD#
Bowers cracks Powell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Powell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bowers finish him? #ROC#Powell is rocked!
Crunch! Bowers slams his shin into Powell's torso.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowers moves out of range as Powell strikes.#T3#
Bowers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowers cracks Powell with a hook to the temple - Powell is on wobbly legs here! Bowers swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Powell falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bowers wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Bowers!
Our winner, Ryan Bowers, 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: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powell thinking.
Powell scoring well with a low kick there.
Powell scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Brown has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Brown tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Powell.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Powell's defenses. #T1#
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Powell throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.#CL#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow. #T2#
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is working Powell over against the cage.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown has Powell pressed against the cage, preventing Powell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Brown pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell motions for Brown to come forward. Powell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Powell counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#T4#
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown cracks Powell with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown blocks a head kick by Powell.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Powell misses.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Powell misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powell checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Brown.
Powell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Powell settles back down.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.#T1#
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Nice defenses there by Powell.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is looking to chop away at Powell's legs.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Robert Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Brown with a hook.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Brown working aggressively here.
Powell working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with a low kick as Powell jumps back.
Powell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Brown misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Brown scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
It seemed like Powell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Powell throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Powell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Brown punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
Powell looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown cracks Powell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Brown throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powell throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Powell defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown slips a jab from Powell.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown lands with a hook. Powell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powell.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Jab by Brown.#T3#
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Powell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands a left hand.
Brown pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow. #T4#
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
Powell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Powell seems unphased.
Brown blocks a head kick by Powell.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands a body punch.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brown!
Our winner, Robert Brown, 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: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Taamasa.
Taamasa throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taamasa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taamasa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powell cracks Taamasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses.
Powell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taamasa throws a leg kick but Powell checks it.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamasa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Taamasa misses with a head kick.
Powell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taamasa ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Taamasa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taamasa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell avoids the head kick by Taamasa.
Mito Taamasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamasa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taamasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Powell.#T1#
Powell moves out of range as Taamasa throws a body kick.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Taamasa ducks down to avoid it.
Taamasa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taamasa throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Taamasa's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mito Taamasa has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Powell blocks the leg kick.
Powell unleashes a big counter combination but Taamasa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taamasa lands with a slapping head kick.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell throws a series of punches but Taamasa moves out of range.
Taamasa 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.
Taamasa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamasa tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taamasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nice body kick from Taamasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell moves out of range of the body kick.
Taamasa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taamasa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Taamasa.
Taamasa throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taamasa tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell staying out of range there.
Powell blocks the body kick.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taamasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamasa misses with a body kick. #T3#
Taamasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taamasa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powell connects with an inside leg kick.
Taamasa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamasa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Powell drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Taamasa right on the button. Taamasa goes down! Powell follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Powell gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!

Event: AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowers manages to avoid it.
Bowers jabs at Powell's body.
Powell with the inside leg kick.
Bowers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Bowers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowers feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Powell lands the left hand.
Bowers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bowers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Powell.
Bowers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Bowers drops Powell with a beautiful combination! Powell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bowers is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Powell is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kemar Powell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws the kick towards the body but Bowers avoids it.#T2#
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Powell misses.
Bowers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bowers swings widly with a right hand
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Bowers slips under a jab.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowers tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bowers looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Bowers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Powell throws out a loose jab but Bowers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowers lands a jab.
Bowers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowers misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
Powell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowers lands the left hand.
Bowers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bowers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
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!
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powell misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Bowers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Bowers lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowers throws a combination that misses
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
Powell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bowers tries a quick counter leg kick but Powell is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell throws a head kick but Bowers moves out of range.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Bowers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kemar Powell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bowers throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Powell. That snapped Bowers's head back.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Bowers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Bowers lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Bowers counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Powell! He's just covering up as Bowers starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bowers!
An out of breath Ryan Bowers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 52: Shabazz v Mogg
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Bonaparte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Powell jabs Bonaparte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Powell.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonaparte pushes Powell away with a front kick.
Powell jabs at Bonaparte's body.
Powell thuds a left hand into Bonaparte's body.
Bonaparte throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Bonaparte takes one on the button.
Bonaparte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powell lands with a straight right. Bonaparte didn't see that one coming.
Bonaparte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte takes one to the side of the head.
Bonaparte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell jabs at Bonaparte's body.#T1#
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Bonaparte was not able to check.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Powell lands a body shot.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Powell coming out on top.
Powell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonaparte.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Powell cracks Bonaparte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell scores with a body shot. #T2#
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Powell scoring well with a low kick there.
Powell lands the left hand.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Powell scores with a body shot.
Powell connects with a nice looking jab.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.#T3#
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powell can pounce on him.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
Bonaparte misses with a head kick.
Bonaparte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonaparte's head.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Powell manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powell.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonaparte in his tracks.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Bonaparte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bonaparte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Bonaparte misses with the head strike.
Powell is trying to push Bonaparte away but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Powell has had enough of the clinch but Bonaparte keeps him there for the moment.
Powell prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
A short right from Powell. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Powell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Bonaparte has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar 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#
Powell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonaparte doesn't seem phased though.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Powell lands a leg kick that knocks Bonaparte off balance momentarily.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Bonaparte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonaparte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Powell - just one landing.
Bonaparte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonaparte has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Powell lands with a straight right. Bonaparte didn't see that one coming.
Bonaparte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonaparte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonaparte misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powell.
Powell lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonaparte on the side of the head.
Powell slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Good leg kick by Powell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back to recover.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powell.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
Powell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Bonaparte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonaparte tries to avoid it.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonaparte tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it. #T3#
Bonaparte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonaparte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonaparte misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonaparte on the side of the head.
Bonaparte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Powell thumps Bonaparte with a low kick.
Powell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powell scores with a leg kick.
Bonaparte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Powell.
Jab by Powell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.#T4##CL#
Powell gets tackled into the cage by Bonaparte. Bonaparte maintains the clinch.
Powell working hard to break the clinch.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bonaparte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonaparte lands a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Powell working aggressively here.
Bonaparte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Bonaparte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemar Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Bonaparte's belly button to the back.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell scoring well with a low kick there.
Kemar Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Bonaparte clinches with his opponent.
Bonaparte scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacques Bonaparte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonaparte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Bonaparte tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Powell manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bonaparte has Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell tries to work over Bonaparte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Bonaparte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Bonaparte manages to pull guard.
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!#SUB#
Bonaparte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonaparte looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonaparte, not yet.
Bonaparte is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonaparte is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bonaparte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bonaparte is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Bonaparte has his foot on Powell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powell works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemar Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonaparte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Powell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Bonaparte from controlling successfully.
Jacques Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bonaparte stands and throws Powell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Bonaparte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Powell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bonaparte but great work by Powell.
Bonaparte is looking to regain half guard here but Powell keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Powell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Powell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bonaparte is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonaparte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Powell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Bonaparte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 5
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by El Shenawy.#CL#
El Shenawy pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell avoiding damage.
Powell pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Powell leaning against his opponent.
El Shenawy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Powell has El Shenawy pushed against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
El Shenawy stalling against the cage.
Powell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kemar Powell.#CL#
El Shenawy forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasser El Shenawy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Shenawy 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 10:9
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasser El Shenawy!

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