PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes into a darkened arena with his song building. X gonna give it to ya - DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Andrews
vs
Power

189 cm
24
197 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

190 cm
23
199 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrews.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Power.
Power swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
The fighters circling - Andrews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews digs a good hook to Power's body.
Andrews with a nice cross.

It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power looks gassed!

Andrews lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Power sprawling to the canvas. Andrews follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Power hang on?

Power is rocked!
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!
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andrews is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews controlling from mount.
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrews's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Power is working to get back to half guard.
Andrews putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.

Andrews looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power working to try and regain half guard.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Power to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is squirming around, avoiding Andrews's attempts to control the action.
Power is working to get back to half guard.
Andrews controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Andrews.
Andrews tries to control but Power wriggling away.

That's four 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.
Andrews controlling from mount.
Power can't escape the position.
Power regains half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Andrews.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrews catches Power with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power misses with a straight left.
Power throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andrews with a nice cross.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Andrews slips under a jab from Power.
Andrews throws a leg kick but Power moved away.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Andrews.
Power is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Power.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alex Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Power is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Power can't get the takedown.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Andrews blocks with his arms.
Andrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a nice elbow.
Andrews is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrews blocks it with crossed arms.

Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrews.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Andrews lands a head shot.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
Andrews dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrews as he jumps to the side.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Andrews fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrews thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andrews, right into the meat.
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!
Andrews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrews lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Andrews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrews moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrews as he avoids it easily.
Alex Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrews scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Power shoots in.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrews.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrews.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Andrews scores with a nice head shot.
Andrews cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
Andrews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrews lands with an overhand left.
Andrews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a body kick.
Power is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andrews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Andrews.
Andrews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrews lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrews cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrews throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Andrews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrews.
Power throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrews defends it nicely.
Andrews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrews staying out of range there.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Power wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrews but Andrews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrews throws a body kick that misses.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Andrews. Beautiful body shot.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews lunges at Power with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Power's hand.
Andrews throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Andrews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by Andrews.
Alex Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Power misses
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrews lands a nice shot that snaps Power's head back.
Andrews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power motions for Andrews to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power misses with a looping left.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Andrews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrews thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alex Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrews lands a jab to Power's midsection.

Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to escape the mount.
Power is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andrews controlling the pace for now.
Power working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews dominating with strikes here.
Power is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrews has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Power's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andrews!