PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shigenori Iwasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes into the arena with Fabolous, 50cent, Mase - Breathe Remix blaring out of the sound system. Iwasaki has chosen Soul II Soul - Back to Life as his entrance music. Shigenori Iwasaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Power
vs
Iwasaki

185 cm
27
183 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Resistance

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigenori Iwasaki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Iwasaki - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Iwasaki scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iwasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iwasaki tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power tries to clinch up but Iwasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Power moves out of range as Iwasaki strikes.
Power wants to clinch.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iwasaki can pounce on him.
Shigenori Iwasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwasaki tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Iwasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwasaki looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Iwasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iwasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Iwasaki throws a leg kick

and Power counters with a single leg into guard. Iwasaki didn't expect that.
Iwasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Power is controlling him.
Iwasaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Power!
Iwasaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
Iwasaki controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwasaki looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Power wants to hold on but Iwasaki pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iwasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Power tries to lock up and control but Iwasaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iwasaki looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iwasaki prevents Power from getting the reversal.
Power is squirming around, avoiding Iwasaki's attempts to control the action.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Iwasaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Iwasaki tries to control but Power wriggling away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shigenori Iwasaki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Iwasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's six 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.
Iwasaki throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Iwasaki lands with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Iwasaki

and Power counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Iwasaki!
Iwasaki tries to reverse the position but Power maintains control.
Power avoids the attempt from Iwasaki to control.
Power controlling from the full mount.
Power'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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Power cracks Iwasaki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Iwasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Power scoring with strikes but Iwasaki is staying in there.

Power looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Iwasaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Power throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Iwasaki is looking to get to half guard.
Power is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Iwasaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Power can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iwasaki is looking to escape.
Power looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Power sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Iwasaki really wants to buck Power off and get back to his feet.
Iwasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Power tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Power landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Power changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwasaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Iwasaki misses with a body punch
and Power counters with a head kick.
Iwasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Iwasaki scores with a body shot.
Iwasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Iwasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Power tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Iwasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Iwasaki misses with a combination

and Power counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwasaki is looking to improve his position.
Iwasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Power wants to take a breather but Iwasaki is having none of it.
Power stalling.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Iwasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Max Power has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Iwasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwasaki.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Iwasaki enables Power to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Iwasaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Iwasaki pulls Power in to control the position.
Iwasaki trying to control the position.
Iwasaki keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shigenori Iwasaki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Iwasaki misses with a low kick.
Iwasaki misses with a low kick.
Iwasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iwasaki avoids the body shot from Power.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iwasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Iwasaki misses
and Power counters with a leg kick.
Shigenori Iwasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Iwasaki is predictable there
and Power counters with a leg kick.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
Iwasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Iwasaki had a free shot at his head there.

Power has Iwasaki up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Power - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Iwasaki tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the cage.

Iwasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power looks to land a right hand but Iwasaki moved out of range.
Iwasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Iwasaki settles back down.
Iwasaki avoids the body shot from Power.
Iwasaki moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Iwasaki throws a lazy head kick
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power throws a head kick but Iwasaki moves out of range.
Power is looking to wear down Iwasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwasaki. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Iwasaki is predictable there
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Iwasaki misses with a body punch
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iwasaki closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Iwasaki is breathing heavily.
Iwasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwasaki works over Power's head and body with a nice combination.
Power misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Iwasaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Power scores with a nice head shot.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwasaki.
Iwasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Iwasaki tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iwasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Iwasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power pushes Iwasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iwasaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iwasaki tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iwasaki taking a breather.
Iwasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power blocks a body shot from Iwasaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iwasaki.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iwasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Iwasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Power fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Power avoids the body shot from Iwasaki.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters with a thumping low kick.

Power closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Power lands in his opponent's guard.
Power wants to control from the top but Iwasaki keeps moving.
Power stops Iwasaki from standing up.
Power looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to control from the top but Iwasaki keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iwasaki wants to stand up but Power is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Max Power.
Iwasaki misses with a straight left.

Power forces Iwasaki back against the cage and clinches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki wants a takedown.
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigenori Iwasaki.
Iwasaki tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iwasaki tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Iwasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.

Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iwasaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iwasaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iwasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iwasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Iwasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Iwasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwasaki.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwasaki takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Iwasaki tried to score with a low kick but Power checks it.
Iwasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Iwasaki thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwasaki scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
Iwasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iwasaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iwasaki won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Iwasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power controls the position.
Iwasaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Iwasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iwasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Power has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iwasaki can't escape the position.
Power trying to control but Iwasaki is having none of it.
Power is really struggling to control Iwasaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power controlling from mount.
Iwasaki wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Iwasaki is looking to improve his position but Power isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Power controlling from the full mount.
Power with good strikes from the mount here!
Iwasaki is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki wants to control but Power is having none of it.
Iwasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Power wants to control the pace but Iwasaki is squirming around nicely.
Iwasaki wants to control but Power is having none of it.

That's six 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.
Iwasaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Power looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Power there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Iwasaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control but Iwasaki is having none of it.
Iwasaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Power takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Power wants to control the pace but Iwasaki is squirming around nicely.
Power looking to control and managing it successfully.
Max Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Iwasaki tries to reverse the position but Power maintains control.
Power throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shigenori Iwasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iwasaki can't escape the position.
Power cracks Iwasaki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Power unloading with bombs!
Power controlling from mount.
Iwasaki is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Max Power!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Max Power!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Max Power!

Max Power wins by unanimous decision!