PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexus Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Powkaneski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Armstrong
vs
Powkaneski

220 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
264 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lexus Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariuz Powkaneski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powkaneski!
Powkaneski wants to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Armstrong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Armstrong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powkaneski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Powkaneski taking shots to the head.
Powkaneski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powkaneski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powkaneski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Powkaneski is trying to stand.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Armstrong with shots to the head and body - Powkaneski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powkaneski is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Armstrong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Powkaneski is trying to escape the mount.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powkaneski's face.
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Powkaneski to control.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powkaneski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Armstrong. What's that going to do exactly?
Powkaneski is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Powkaneski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the head.
Powkaneski is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
Powkaneski working to try and regain half guard.
Powkaneski looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Powkaneski is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Powkaneski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
Armstrong cracks Powkaneski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powkaneski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powkaneski's face.
Powkaneski regains half guard.
Powkaneski is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Powkaneski won't allow it.
Armstrong is thwarting Powkaneski's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Powkaneski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powkaneski gets back to full guard.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Powkaneski wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Powkaneski wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Powkaneski has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Powkaneski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Powkaneski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powkaneski throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.

Armstrong kicks Powkaneski off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily

so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Powkaneski has his feet on Armstrong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powkaneski's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lexus Armstrong 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.

Powkaneski tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powkaneski wants to clinch

and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powkaneski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powkaneski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powkaneski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powkaneski's head.
Lexus Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powkaneski keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Powkaneski is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Powkaneski trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong throws a strike but Powkaneski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Powkaneski is having none of it.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powkaneski working some strikes from top position.
Powkaneski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Powkaneski isn't so interested in that idea.
Powkaneski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Powkaneski won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Powkaneski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powkaneski thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Powkaneski stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powkaneski connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powkaneski misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Powkaneski.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Powkaneski.

Powkaneski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Powkaneski is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Powkaneski is controlling him.
Powkaneski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Armstrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Powkaneski throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Powkaneski.

Armstrong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Powkaneski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Powkaneski wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong working Powkaneski over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski gets full guard.
Powkaneski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.

Powkaneski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong works over Powkaneski with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong won't allow Powkaneski to get back to his feet.

Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Powkaneski is retaining full guard.
Powkaneski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mariuz Powkaneski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Powkaneski feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Powkaneski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powkaneski tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily

and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powkaneski won't be happy with that.
Powkaneski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Armstrong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powkaneski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armstrong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Powkaneski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Armstrong's best efforts.

Powkaneski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powkaneski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powkaneski is trying to stand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Powkaneski scores with a decent looking hook.
Powkaneski misses with a takedown attempt

and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong distracts Powkaneski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powkaneski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powkaneski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Powkaneski has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powkaneski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powkaneski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Powkaneski does no damage.

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powkaneski looks like he's trying to stand up.

Powkaneski looking for submissions off his back.
Powkaneski taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong wants to advance to full mount but Powkaneski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Powkaneski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Powkaneski manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Powkaneski.
Powkaneski throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Armstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armstrong showed some decent athleticism there.
Powkaneski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Powkaneski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but Powkaneski defending well.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong is thwarting Powkaneski's attempts to control the position.
Armstrong passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powkaneski really wants to buck Armstrong off and get back to his feet.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount.
Powkaneski blocking the ground and pound.
Powkaneski can't escape the position.
Powkaneski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Powkaneski is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powkaneski's head.

Powkaneski kicks Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Armstrong misses with a takedown

and Powkaneski counters with a shoot takedown. Armstrong fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lexus Armstrong.
I think Armstrong 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lexus Armstrong!