 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ray showed some decent athleticism there.
Ray controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ray controlling from mount.
Thompson avoids a strike by Ray and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Ray's guard! Fantastic escape!
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.#T2#
Thompson postures up.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Ray pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Ray managing to control the position.
Ray trying to control the position.
#T3#
Ray pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ray is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ray blocks the strikes from Thompson.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.
Ray is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Ray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ray clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ray manages to pull guard.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ray's guard.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it. #T1#
Ray wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Ray manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Ray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Ray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thompson is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Ray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ray goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ray but great work by Thompson.#T3#
Thompson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ray works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ray flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ray is positioning himself well to prevent Thompson advancing to mount.
Ray is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?
Ray is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Ray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Ray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Ray decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Ray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thompson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Ray there.#CL2#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Ray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Ray manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ray is standing up over Thompson. Thompson looks to escape but Ray dives into side control.
#REVR#
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Ray advances nicely into full mount. #SU2#
Ray get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Thompson tries to sprawl but Ray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray wants to advance to full mount but Thompson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SU2#
Ray gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Ray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Thompson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ray has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Come on Ray - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Ray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
#TD2#
Ray wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Ray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.#ES#
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ray is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ray to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Ray is trying to break free.#TD2#
Ray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Ray!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herbert throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Herbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herbert circles away.
Nice jab there from Herbert.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herbert.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Herbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Herbert.
#TD2#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herbert sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herbert trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Herbert with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Herbert wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Herbert is defending the strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Herbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson throws an elbow but Herbert slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Herbert tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Herbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Johnson.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Herbert.
Come on Herbert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
#TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Herbert is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Herbert. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Herbert attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Johnson 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#
Herbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Herbert counters by clinching up.
Herbert is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Johnson.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Herbert.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Herbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Herbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Herbert tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Mickey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Herbert counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herbert.
Rhys Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Herbert tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Herbert breaks from the clinch.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Herbert misses. #T2#
Herbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herbert throws a head kick that misses.
Herbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herbert off to one side.
Herbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Herbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herbert is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Herbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Herbert circles away easily#CL#
and Herbert counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Johnson prevents Herbert from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Herbert.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Herbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Herbert is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Herbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herbert's waist but Herbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Herbert tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herbert tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Johnson gets control of Herbert's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herbert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Herbert from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rhys Herbert will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Johnson has Herbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Herbert jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Herbert is having none of it.
Johnson controlling Herbert's posture. #ES2#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Herbert. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Herbert.
Herbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Johnson.#T2#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herbert counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Herbert.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Herbert shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Herbert sprawls well.
Herbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Herbert steps away.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Herbert tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson goes for a double leg but Herbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Herbert continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad. #T3#
Herbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herbert tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson shoots and misses #CL#
and Herbert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herbert. #BC#
Herbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Herbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herbert fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Herbert has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Herbert pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herbert controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Johnson!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Powers throws a head kick but Yang moves out of range.
Yang attempts a counter takedown but Powers avoids it well and moves away.
Powers throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Yang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Powers kicks Yang off and gets to his feet.
Kenny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers shoots in for a double leg but Yang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Yang on that attempt.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yang defends it well.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yang as he avoids it easily.
Powers punishes Yang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Yang as Powers shoots in.
Mathew Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yang shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Yang ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Yang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Powers kicks Yang off and gets back to his feet.
Yang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Powers drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
#BC#
Yang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Powers has closed the distance and engaged Yang in a clinch.
Powers has had enough of the clinch but Yang keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Powers.
Powers is stalling here.
#TD#
Yang pulls guard.
Powers content to stall in guard here.
Yang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers. #T2#
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers won't allow Yang to sweep him here.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Powers tries to bum rush Yang with a series of wild strikes but Yang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powers somewhat.#CL2#
Powers clinches.
Powers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Yang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powers is defending well.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Yang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers tries to land knees in the clinch but Yang avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Powers drags the fight down to the ground.
Powers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
Powers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Yang on that attempt. #CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Yang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Yang just leaning against Powers, taking a breather.
Powers gets underhooks to prevent Yang's takedown attempt.
Yang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yang trying to control the position but instead, Powers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yang into the cage.#TD#
Yang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Powers stands and throws Yang's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Powers stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Powers pushes Yang up against the cage in a clinch.
Yang has Powers pressed against the cage, preventing Powers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Yang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powers throws a chopping leg kick but Yang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yang feinted with a counter takedown.
Powers throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Yang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powers won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Powers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers looks for a takedown but Yang sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yang is defended easily by Powers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mathew Yang has been cut.#CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Yang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yang tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Yang drops back down to his feet.
Powers controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Yang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yang is trying to break free.
Yang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Yang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but Yang sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers fails with the takedown.
Yang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yang tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Yang will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Powers with that takedown attempt.
Yang has a takedown stuffed.
Yang leaves Powers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yang shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathew Yang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powers has managed to clinch.
Yang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yang prevents Powers from breaking the clinch.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but Yang is controlling him.
Powers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yang is defending well.
Yang fails to pull guard.
Powers wants to get back to striking at distance but Yang won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yang fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Yang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yang prevents Powers from breaking the clinch.
Powers is working for takedown but Yang is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Powers jumps guard.
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powers controlling the position.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully.
Powers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yang defends well.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yang trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Yang wants to stand but Powers is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yang or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad. #T3##CL2#
Powers has managed to clinch.
Yang jumps guard but Powers stands there with Yang around his waist. Yang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yang tries to stall but Powers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Powers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Powers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yang defends well and Powers ends up having to push Yang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Powers clinches. #TD2#
Powers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yang wants to stand and escape but instead Powers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Powers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers won't allow Yang to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Powers!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
