PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Genningsunit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Powers (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.

Genningsunit
vs
Powers

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Genningsunit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Powers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genningsunit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genningsunit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genningsunit has a takedown stuffed.

Powers clinches up with Genningsunit and pushes him back against the cage.
Genningsunit blocks a body shot from Powers.
Genningsunit letting Powers take a breather here.
Genningsunit tries to pull guard but Powers won't allow it.
Powers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genningsunit's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Powers.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Genningsunit controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers lands a nice elbow.
Genningsunit blocks an elbow strike from Powers.
Powers stops a takedown attempt from Genningsunit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Genningsunit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genningsunit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powers to keep the fight standing.
Powers misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Genningsunit backwards.
Powers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powers misses with the head strike.
Powers is working Genningsunit over against the cage.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers working aggressively here.
Powers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powers controlling the action here for a moment.
Powers stalling.
Genningsunit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Powers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Genningsunit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Genningsunit can't get the takedown.
Powers lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers pushes Genningsunit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genningsunit takes a shot to the head.
Powers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Genningsunit is looking to control Powers's arms but Powers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Genningsunit has his back to the cage.
Genningsunit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Genningsunit can't get the takedown.
A short left from Powers.
Genningsunit tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Genningsunit drops back down to his feet.
Genningsunit goes for a takedown attempt but Powers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Genningsunit tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genningsunit's elbow.
Genningsunit jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powers working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers gets through Genningsunit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Genningsunit blocks an uppercut.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers swings wildly with an uppercut but Genningsunit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genningsunit blocks an uppercut.
Genningsunit blocks an elbow strike.
Genningsunit blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powers lands a shot to the body.
Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Genningsunit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powers.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Genningsunit blocks an elbow strike from Powers.
Genningsunit jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Genningsunit fails to pull guard.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Genningsunit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to stall but Genningsunit improves his position.
Powers tries to throw a body punch but Genningsunit avoids it by throwing Powers back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Genningsunit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powers smiles and moves away.

Powers moves into range and clinches up with Genningsunit.
Nice body punch from Powers.
Genningsunit jumps guard but Powers stands there with Genningsunit around his waist. Genningsunit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Powers misses with the head strike.
Powers tries to throw a body punch but Genningsunit avoids it by throwing Powers back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genningsunit wants a takedown but no success here.
Genningsunit is looking to break free of the clinch but Powers has double underhooks.
Genningsunit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Genningsunit.
Genningsunit blocks an uppercut.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Genningsunit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Powers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Powers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genningsunit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan Genningsunit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Genningsunit has closed the distance and engaged Powers in a clinch.
Genningsunit looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genningsunit.
Genningsunit fails to pull guard.
Powers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Genningsunit backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Genningsunit is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Genningsunit taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers gets underhooks to prevent Genningsunit's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Genningsunit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers misses with the head strike.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powers lands with a right to the head.
Genningsunit blocks the elbow strike.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers lands with a right to the head.
Genningsunit jumps guard but Powers stands there with Genningsunit around his waist. Genningsunit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Genningsunit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powers is looking to clinch but Genningsunit is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Genningsunit on that attempt.

Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Genningsunit blocks an uppercut.
Powers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Genningsunit avoids a wild elbow strike from Powers.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genningsunit blocks an elbow strike from Powers.
Genningsunit is trying to stall.
Powers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genningsunit's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Powers.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Genningsunit.
Genningsunit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genningsunit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powers blocks it with crossed arms.
Genningsunit is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
Powers is leaning against Genningsunit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Genningsunit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powers lands an elbow that stopped Genningsunit in his tracks for a moment.
Powers misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers throws an elbow that misses.
Genningsunit tries to score a body lock takedown but Powers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Genningsunit tries to score a body lock takedown but Powers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Powers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Genningsunit tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Genningsunit drops back down to his feet.
Mike Powers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Genningsunit controls his hands.
Powers tries a body shot but Genningsunit blocks it.
Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Genningsunit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Genningsunit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Powers closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genningsunit is looking to break free of the clinch but Powers has double underhooks.
Powers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Powers.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Genningsunit controls the action.
Powers lands an elbow that stopped Genningsunit in his tracks for a moment.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Genningsunit controls his hands.
Genningsunit tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Genningsunit drops back down to his feet.
Genningsunit is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genningsunit.
Powers lands a damaging elbow.
Powers misses with a body punch.
Powers lands an elbow inside that Genningsunit shrugs off.
Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Genningsunit blocks an uppercut.
Genningsunit blocks an elbow strike.
Powers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genningsunit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genningsunit tries to pull guard but Powers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Powers.
Powers misses with an elbow strike.
Powers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powers lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Powers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Powers - that landed with a thud.
Powers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powers misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Powers.
Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powers tries to work over Genningsunit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Genningsunit or not.
Powers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Genningsunit avoids a wild elbow strike from Powers.
Powers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Powers closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powers is leaning against Genningsunit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Genningsunit can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Powers throws an elbow but misses.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Genningsunit blocks a body shot from Powers.
Powers lands a hook that snaps the head of Genningsunit backwards.
Genningsunit prevents a body shot from Powers.
Powers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genningsunit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Genningsunit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powers smiles and moves away.

Powers drives through and clinches with Genningsunit against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers pushes off an throws an elbow but Genningsunit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Genningsunit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powers working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genningsunit pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genningsunit's guard.
Genningsunit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers is looking to stand up but Genningsunit won't let him.
Genningsunit wants to get back to his feet but Powers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Genningsunit has a closed guard, preventing Powers from standing up.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Genningsunit.
Powers is looking to stand up but Genningsunit won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Powers has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genningsunit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powers smiles and moves away.
Powers tries to clinch up but Genningsunit circles away and keeps his distance.
Genningsunit misses with the combination.
Powers tries to clinch up.
Genningsunit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Powers gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powers.
Powers stalls.

Genningsunit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Genningsunit circles away.
As Powers backs away, Genningsunit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Powers gets a clinch.
Powers stalling the fight.
Genningsunit throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Powers fails to land.
Powers digs a right hand underneath Genningsunit's ribcage. Genningsunit let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers leaning against his opponent.
Powers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Genningsunits head.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Genningsunit controls the action.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Genningsunit controls the action.
Genningsunit looking to stall.
Genningsunit cracks Powers with a nice body shot.
Genningsunit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Powers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Genningsunit backwards.
Powers lands an elbow just above Genningsunit 's eye.
Genningsunit has Powers pushed against the cage.
Powers throws a head punch that misses.
Genningsunit prevents a body shot from Powers.
Powers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genningsunit jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Genningsunit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powers pushes off an throws an elbow but Genningsunit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Genningsunit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers is looking to clinch but Genningsunit is avoiding it.

Genningsunit gets tackled into the cage by Powers. Powers maintains the clinch.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers tries to throw a body punch but Genningsunit avoids it by throwing Powers back against the cage.

Genningsunit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Powers moves into the clinch successfully.
Genningsunit prevents a body shot from Powers.
Powers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers cracks Genningsunit with a nice body shot.
Genningsunit jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powers lands a damaging elbow.
Powers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Genningsunit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Powers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan Genningsunit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genningsunit struggles to land a body shot inside as Powers controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Powers 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Mike Powers!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mike Powers!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mike Powers!

Mike Powers wins by unanimous decision!