PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCord's entrance music is "Violate You"- Chino Xl. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McCord
vs
Powers

188 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McCord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCord but McCord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCord moves away.
Powers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCord doesn't seem bothered though.
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCord. McCord obviously looking to wear him down.
McCord blocks a head kick by Powers.
McCord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Powers misses with a body shot
and McCord counters with a left to the body.
McCord throws a low kick, looking for Powers's leg but Powers calmly moves out of range.
Powers misses with a double jab
and McCord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
McCord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Powers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord avoids a kick to the body.
Mike McCord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and McCord counters with a nice body shot.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
McCord swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
McCord scores with a punch to the head.
McCord misses with a leg kick.
McCord looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.

Powers tries to keep at a distance but McCord has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCord prevents a body shot from Powers.
Powers tries to break the clinch but McCord is controlling the position.
Powers wants to break free but McCord has control.
McCord lands with a right to the head.
McCord lands a shot to the body.
McCord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Powers up against the cage.
McCord pushes Powers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to break free but McCord has control.
Powers wants to break free but McCord has control.
Powers pushes McCord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
McCord throws an elbow that misses.
Powers can't break the clinch.
Powers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.
Powers looks gassed!
McCord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from McCord.
McCord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCord throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McCord.
McCord lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCord creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCord.
Powers tries to circle away but McCord has him pinned against the cage.
McCord lands an elbow just above Powers 's eye.
McCord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Powers is trying to force a seperation but McCord has the dominant position.
Powers prevents a body shot from McCord.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powers's defenses.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but McCord has him pressed against the cage.
Powers blocks the elbow strike.
McCord working aggressively here.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCord gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers has had enough of the clinch but McCord keeps him there for the moment.
Powers has had enough of the clinch but McCord keeps him there for the moment.
McCord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powers's efforts to push away.
McCord misses with a punch on the inside.
McCord misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCord.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powers throws a head punch that misses.
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCord tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
McCord tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
Powers avoiding damage as McCord throws knees to the body.
McCord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCord scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head.

Powers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCord can't fight it off and eventually Powers manages to take the fight to the floor. McCord looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCord tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powersis looking to pass into half guard but McCord pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McCord is in guard.
Powers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCord manages to get himself to full guard.
McCord wants to control but Powers passes easily into half guard.
Powers throwing shots but McCord is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCord's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McCord dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCord manages to avoid it.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and McCord counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCord.
Powers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCord.
McCord slips under a jab from Powers.
Powers walks into a left hand.
McCord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powers counters with a big head kick but McCord shrugs it off.
McCord wants to clinch
and Powers counters with a nice body shot.
McCord cracks Powers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Powers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCord misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Austin Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers is breathing heavily.
McCord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powers lands with a hook. McCord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powers in his tracks.
McCord lands with a cross.
McCord misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.
McCord tests Powers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCord missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCord misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCord moves into the clinch.
McCord comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but McCord is controlling him.

Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Mike McCord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers slips a straight right by McCord.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Powers as he checks the leg kick.
McCord misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. McCord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCord rather than just go for the knockout.
McCord moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCord misses with a straight left.
A jab from McCord misses.
Powers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCord lands a right hook to the body.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from McCord finds it's target.
McCord just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers checks a low kick from McCord.
McCord scoring well with a low kick there.
Powers misses the body punch
and McCord counters with a straight right hand.
Powers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powers fails to pull guard.
McCord lands with a short shot to the head.
Powers wants to break free but McCord has control.
Powers blocks an elbow strike.
McCord misses with a body punch.
Powers avoids a wild elbow strike from McCord.
A left hand lands to the body for McCord.
Powers blocks an elbow strike.
McCord misses with the head strike.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but McCord has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCord.
Powers tries to circle away but McCord has him pinned against the cage.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCord scores with a nice strike.
McCord moves away from the strike by Powers.
McCord misses with a straight left.
Powers throws a lazy head kick
and McCord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCord is looking to escape.
McCord really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Powers trying to control but McCord is having none of it.
McCord tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McCord dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Powers.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCord.
Powers misses with a jab to the body
and McCord counters with a nice leg kick.
McCord lands a jab to Powers's midsection.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from McCord misses.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCord defends it nicely.
McCord missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Powers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers lands with a nice body punch.
McCord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCord is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCord defending well though.
McCord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCord wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but McCord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers postures up.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Austin Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCord is on top in guard.
Powers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Powers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers connects with a high kick.
McCord defending well as Powers loads up on a big left hand.
McCord throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Powers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCord misses with a straight right.
McCord moves out of range of the body kick from Powers.
Powers missing with a left hand there. McCord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from McCord.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCord.
A punch combination from Powers misses.
Powers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCord.
Powers checks the leg kick.
A big left from Powers misses.
McCord looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
McCord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by McCord. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCord.
Powers slips a straight right by McCord.
Powers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powers scores with a hook to the body. McCord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCord looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Powers lands a high kick!
McCord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers cracks the inside of McCord's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
McCord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Powers as he connects with a hook.
Powers throws a lazy head kick
and McCord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but McCord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCord connects with a looping right hand.
McCord scores with a jab. Powers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCord stuffs the takedown attempt from Powers. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Powers.
McCord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCord. That's going to slow Powers down.
Powers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Powers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCord cracks Powers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCord 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McCord!