PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (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.

Powell
vs
Ghotha

200 cm
35
255 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

207 cm
50
272 lbs
50 - 50 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Love-Hate Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 50 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell misses with a straight right.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Powell lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ghotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghotha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Ghotha ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powell but Powell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Love-Hate Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Ghotha shoots in.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Ghotha moves away from the strike by Powell.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.
Ghotha looks winded!
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Powell stalling.
Powell presses Ghotha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell just leaning against Ghotha, taking a breather.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell pushes Ghotha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Powell to work.
A bit of stalling here from Powell.
Powell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Powell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Powell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Powell is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha won't allow Powell to pass to mount.
Powell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Powell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ghotha is just riding it out for now. Powell eventually gives up the hold.
Powell passes to full mount!
Ghotha is bucking up trying to escape but Powell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell controlling from the full mount.
Powell dominating with strikes here.
Powell content just to control the position here.
Powell tries to control but Ghotha wriggling away.
Ghotha is trying to escape the mount.
Powell content just to control the position here.
Ghotha swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Powell.

Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghotha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell cracks Ghotha with a solid left hand.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghotha being controlled here, momentarily.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.

Ghotha has his foot on Powell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powell works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powell advances position into side control!

Powell is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghotha is defending well.
Powell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghotha to see if he's OK.
Love-Hate Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell slows the pace down.
Ghotha tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Powell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Powell tries to advance to mount but Ghotha denies him.
Powell landing a few strikes.
Powell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ghotha is desperately trying to improve his position but Powell has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell controlling the position easily from mount.
Ghotha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is having none of it.
Powell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ghotha's face.
Ghotha is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Powell controlling the pace.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?

Ghotha is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Powell slows the pace down in half guard.
Powell prevents Ghotha from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell stalls.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Powell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Ghotha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Ghotha content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Powell has locked up a guillotine! Powell's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ghotha is holding on here and Powell must be using up a lot of energy. Ghotha has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Powell gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Love-Hate Powell!
After the big win, Love-Hate Powell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.