PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dias
vs
Powers

185 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery $99

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers fails with the takedown.
Powers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
Dias works the jab nicely.
Powers moves in looking to clinch but Dias pushes him off.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Dias coming out on top.
Powers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dave Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to clinch but Dias is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powers is defended easily by Dias.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but Dias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
Powers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands a head shot.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powers tries for a takedown but Dias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Powers.
Dias thuds a left hand into Powers's body.
Dias lands a jab to the nose.
Dias throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias cracks Powers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dias throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Powers 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.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Powers drops back looking for a leg! Dias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dias manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Dias's guard.
Dias is looking to stand up but Powers isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Dias dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dias pinned against the cage. Dias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dias stalks Powers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Powers's face. Powers staggers backwards, shaken.
Dias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dias thuds his right hand into Powers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dias throws a jab but it's blocked by Powers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Dias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dave Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias lands with a cross.
Dave Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dave Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dias throws a big shot that misses.
Dias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powers circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers dodges the punch combination from Dias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dias as Powers shoots in.
Powers tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Dias lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Dias fails to land with a series of punches.
Dias scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powers can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers moves away from the strike by Dias.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dias misses with a jab, cross combination.

Powers scores a takedown into full mount!
Powers unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Powers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias avoids a strike by Powers and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Powers's guard! Fantastic escape!
Dias tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom.
Powers managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Dias dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Dias misses the shot to the body.
Dias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dias wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias thows a body shot but no joy.

Powers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Powers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Powers lands some shots froms side control.
Dias is letting Powers control him for a moment.
Powers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Powers swings around for an armbar but Dias sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Powers's guard.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers wants to control the position but Dias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Powers.

Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Powers is trying to maintain the position but Dias is very close to passing his half guard.
Dias tries to stand but can't do so whilst Powers controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.

Dias decides to stand up.
Dias throws the left hand but Powers avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dias tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers is looking to clinch but Dias is avoiding it.
Dias throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Dias misses with a series of wild punches.
Dias misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Powers really dominated that round.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Powers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Dias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias with a jab.
Dias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias defending well as Powers loads up on a big left hand.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Dias, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Dias against the cage but Dias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Powers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dias avoids it really well and circles away.
Powers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dias counters with a three punch combo that has Powers backing up. Powers nods at Dias to acknowledge the strikes.
Powers shoots and misses
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dave Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.
Powers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
Powers throws a sloppy body shot
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dias counters with a left to the body.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dias counters with a one-two to the body.

Powers is rocked!
Dias misses with a double jab

and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Dias fights it but they end up in guard.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers stops Dias from standing up.

Powers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Powers has Dias in his guard.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias wants to stand but Powers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Powers controls Dias momentarily but Dias frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Dias had his way with Austin Powers in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias stalks Powers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Powers's face. Powers staggers backwards, shaken.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dias counters with a left and a right that stings Powers.
Jab by Dias.
Austin Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Dias counters with a three punch combo that has Powers backing up. Powers nods at Dias to acknowledge the strikes.
Dias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Powers moves forwards but Dias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias scores with a jab to the head.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
Dias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers throws the kick towards the body but Dias avoids it.
Powers misses with a jab to the body
and Dias counters with a left and a right that stings Powers.
Dias blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers walks into a straight right hand from Dias.
Austin Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots and misses
and Dias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dave Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Dias throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Powers colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Dias as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Powers is left battered and dazed whilst Dias and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Dias!
Dave Dias retains his welterweight title!