PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Guevera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guevera
vs
Powders

168 cm
27
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Guevera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Powders!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powders shoots in for a takedown but Guevera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powders lands a nice hook to Guevera's body. Guevera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guevera.
Garry Powders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guevera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powders as he avoids it easily.

Guevera gets caught napping as Powders dives in and scores a takedown. Guevera manages to retain guard.
Powders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Powders has hold of Guevera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Guevera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Powders cranks the arm and Guevera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Guevera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Garry Powders!
A relieved looking Garry Powders thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.