PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Mouth for war. Rodney Ironstone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Power
vs
Ironstone

190 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

195 cm
28
193 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power drops his hands momentarily and Ironstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodney Ironstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironstone lands a jab.
Ironstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Power misses with an uppercut. Ironstone saw that one coming.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironstone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.

Ironstone drops Power with a beautiful combination! Power stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ironstone is looking for the KO!

Power is rocked!

It looks like Madhead Power has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironstone takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power avoids the body shot from Ironstone.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Ironstone misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Power misses the target.
Ironstone lands a body shot.
Ironstone misses with a two punch combination.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scores with a body shot.
Ironstone tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ironstone tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ironstone jabs at Power's body.
Ironstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironstone looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
As Ironstone looks to move away, Power throws a big counter combo bu Ironstone just gets out of the way.
Ironstone misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Ironstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ironstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Ironstone swings for the body but Power moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone misses with a body shot.
Power is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ironstone throws a sloppy head kick
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ironstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power is looking to wear down Ironstone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ironstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Ironstone misses with a body kick.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Ironstone manages to avoid it.

Ironstone has managed to clinch.

Power turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet but Power drags him back down.
Ironstone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ironstone defending against the ground and pound.
Power throwing strikes but Ironstone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ironstone tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Ironstone stands up.
Ironstone misses with a jab to the body
and Power makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Ironstone misses.
Power went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Power misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power stuns Ironstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ironstone misses the shot to the body.
Power is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ironstone's waist but Ironstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Ironstone tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Ironstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ironstone swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ironstone throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ironstone darts in trying to clinch
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ironstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironstone misses with a head kick.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ironstone.
Ironstone throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Ironstone sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Ironstone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ironstone.
Ironstone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ironstone.
Ironstone takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Ironstone manages to avoid it.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madhead Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power looks to land a combination. Ironstone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Power.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 breaks from the clinch.
Ironstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.

Ironstone pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironstone missing with knees to the body.

Power manages to break the clinch.
Ironstone swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Ironstone looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Power defending well as Ironstone loads up on a big left hand.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Power catches Ironstone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ironstone lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Power misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Ironstone.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ironstone cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Power works Ironstone's body with a nice hook.
Ironstone throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Ironstone throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Ironstone.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Power looks to land a right hand but Ironstone moved out of range.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Ironstone is looking for the big counter here.
Ironstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ironstone tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ironstone is breathing heavily.

Power rushes Ironstone and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ironstone.

Ironstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ironstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power is looking for a counter combo.
Ironstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
A left and a right from Ironstone both land. Nice combination.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironstone manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Ironstone wants to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch position.
Rodney Ironstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Ironstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ironstone instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ironstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ironstone misses with the body kick
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ironstone defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.

Power gets tackled into the cage by Ironstone. Ironstone maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ironstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Madhead Power's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ironstone tries to clinch up.
It looked like Power was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ironstone throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ironstone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ironstone misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ironstone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ironstone looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power misses with a body shot.
Ironstone swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses the body punch
and Ironstone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ironstone misses with a two punch combination.
Ironstone throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Ironstone throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Ironstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ironstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ironstone doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Ironstone misses its intended target.

Ironstone has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.

Ironstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironstone misses with the combination.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ironstone tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power cracks Ironstone with an open hand slap.
Ironstone misses with a wild body shot.

Ironstone has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Power is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ironstone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Ironstone manages to avoid it.
Ironstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironstone misses the shot to the body.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ironstone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ironstone tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Power misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone misses with a head kick.
Ironstone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ironstone misses with a head kick.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ironstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Rodney Ironstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Ironstone lands a right hook to the body.
Ironstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Ironstone tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironstone is just out of range.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Ironstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodney Ironstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power blocks a head kick by Ironstone.
Ironstone misses with a lunging right hand
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironstone throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Ironstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Ironstone had a free shot at his head there.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Ironstone looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power just leaning against Ironstone, taking a breather.
Madhead Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ironstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Ironstone.
I've got Ironstone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ironstone!
The defeated Madhead Power had this to say: 'I blame the ref and a very poor crowd'.