PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Power is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: X gonna give it to ya - DMX. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wuzz
vs
Power

187 cm
27
210 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

190 cm
27
212 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wuzz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.

Wuzz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura but Power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wuzz to get the leverage.
Wuzz uses his free foot to push down on Power's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Power.
Wuzz unloads with some shots from mount but Power bucks and avoids them well.
Power blocking the ground and pound.
Power tries to hold on but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz throwing strikes here but Power is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wuzz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Power is working to get back to half guard.

Wuzz has hold of Power's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Power manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
Power tries to hold on but Wuzz pushes him away.
Power'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.
Wuzz punching from mount but Power doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wuzz prevents Power from standing back up.

Wuzz is working for a submission of some sort.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well.
Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz stops Power from getting back to his feet.
Wuzz prevents Power from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Power is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power trying to control here.
Wuzz lands strikes from half guard.
Wuzz working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Wuzz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.

Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wuzz is aware though and is defending well.
Power trying to control the position.
Wuzz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.

Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Power's guard.
Wuzz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Power wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Power keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wuzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Power has his foot on Wuzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuzz works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wuzz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuzz throws a big right hand that misses.
Wuzz cracks Power with a solid left hand.
Wuzz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wuzz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wuzz tries a head kick but it misses.
Wuzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz blocks a leg kick.
Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wuzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Andy Wuzz has been cut.

Wuzz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wuzz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power working to try and regain half guard.
Power wants to control but Wuzz is having none of it.
Power is desperately trying to improve his position but Wuzz has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Wuzz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wuzz landing punches.

Wuzz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Power manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Power wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Power is looking to control Wuzz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted?
Power is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well.
Wuzz lands strikes from half guard.
Power is trying to stand.

Power pushes Wuzz off and gets back to his feet.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Wuzz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wuzz prevents Power from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Power is defending well.
Wuzz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well.

Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Power wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.

Wuzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well.

Power actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power pushes Wuzz off looking to stand but Wuzz dives back in and keeps control.
Wuzz tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
Wuzz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.

Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Power is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power taking some punishment here, with Wuzz in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Power looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Wuzz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wuzz is defended easily by Power.
Wuzz leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wuzz shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wuzz circles away.

Wuzz instigates a clinch.
Wuzz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.
Wuzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power fails to land the takedown.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wuzz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Power lands a big uppercut and Wuzz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wuzz looks OK. Power waves Wuzz back to his feet!

Wuzz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Power forces Wuzz back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Wuzz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wuzz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Power cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Power!
Thomas Power managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.