PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Garry Powders enters the cage!

Simpson
vs
Powders

155 cm
20
130 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Powders!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powders looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson misses with a takedown

and Powders counters with a single leg into guard. Simpson didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Powders pushes his legs off easily.
Powders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Powders pushes his legs off easily.

Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powders postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powders is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Powders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Atlas Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Simpson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Powders has passed into half guard!

Powders is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.

Powders wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powders wants to pass to mount but Simpson is defending the position.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powders pulls his head out easily.

Powders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.

Powders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Powders is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.

Powders is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powders to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powders pulls his head out easily.

Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson is breathing heavily.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powders pulls his head out easily.

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

Simpson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Powders passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Powders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Powders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson is looking to reverse the position.
Simpson dodges the ground and pound from Powders.

Powders is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simpson is trying to escape and Powders transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Powders! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garry Powders!
A victorious Garry Powders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.