PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmett Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Powlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Austin
vs
Powlowski

202 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmett Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Powlowski!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Powlowski drives through with a takedown into Austin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Powlowski wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
Powlowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powlowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Austin wants to stand and escape but Powlowski is having none of it.
Powlowski controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powlowski wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Powlowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Austin did well to prevent Powlowski getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin tries to get to full guard but Powlowski has control of the leg.

Austin has one foot on Powlowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Powlowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Austin on his heels. He'll look to pass Austin's guard now, I'm sure.

Austin uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Powlowski clinches with his opponent.

Austin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Powlowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Austin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powlowski has managed to get both his arms back between Austin's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Austin has an active guard here but Powlowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Powlowski stops Austin from getting back to his feet.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Powlowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Austin!
Powlowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Powlowski wants to get back to his feet but Austin is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powlowski controlling his opponent.
Austin is trying desperately to improve position.
Powlowski working Austin over with strikes here.
Powlowski moves to the back position.
Powlowski controlling from the back.
It looks like Powlowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Austin right now.
Powlowski scores with punches from the back.
Austin wants to escape the position.
Good control from Powlowski.

Powlowski is cranking Austin's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Austin! He's tightened the choke and Austin is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Powlowski!