PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Singleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Power is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Singleton
vs
Power

169 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Federico Singleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Power!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singleton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Power gets a double leg takedown into Singleton's guard.
Singleton is adopting a defensive guard.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Singleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Power throws an elbow that misses. Singleton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power's guard. Nice move by Singleton!

Singleton throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Power is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singleton smiles and moves away.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singleton manages to avoid it.
As Power tries to get set, Singleton tries to push him back and clinch up but Power manages to avoid the attempt.

Power closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singleton quickly recovers to half guard.
Singleton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Power connects with a nice short shot to Singleton's temple.
Power prevents Singleton from improving his position.
Singleton has hold of Power's hands but Power slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singleton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singleton's head.
Power must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Singleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power looks winded!

Singleton drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Singleton as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Power screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Singleton! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Federico Singleton!