PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Washe Lay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Power could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Washe Lay's chin.

Power
vs
Lay

181 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

165 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Washe Lay!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power misses with the combination.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lay was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Lay slips a jab from Power.
Lay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lay shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Power has closed the distance and engaged Lay in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay can't get the takedown.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Washe Lay.

Lay pulls Power into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lay trying to keep a closed guard but Power is proving a slippery customer.
Lay trying to strike off his back.
Lay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
Power throws an elbow that misses. Lay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power's guard. Nice move by Lay!

Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Power wants to stand up but Lay is controlling him.
Power keeping moving, preventing Lay from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Power keeping moving, preventing Lay from controlling successfully.
Power is wriggling around but Lay manages to pass to half guard.
Power is refusing to be controlled, as Lay sits in half guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet.

Lay stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Power to get to his feet.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lay manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
David Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Power is fending him off so far but Lay persists. Nope, Power circles away and we're back to standing.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Lay throws a counter combo.
Lay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lay off to one side.
Lay throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power misses with a double jab
and Lay counters with a two punch combo.
Lay moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Lay slips under a jab from Power.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Lay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Lay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Lay keeps the fight on the outside.
Lay is looking for the big counter here.
Lay tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Lay shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Lay looks winded!
Lay dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Lay's head and hops out.
Lay ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Lay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lay is stalling here.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Lay controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Power dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Power throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Lay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lay moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
David Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Lay moves away and avoids it.
Lay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Lay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Power.
Lay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Lay avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lay landing knees to the body.
Power misses with the head strike.
Lay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Power after a bit of a struggle.
Lay unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lay is able to avoid easily.
Lay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Lay shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Washe Lay.
Power misses with a body shot.
Lay wants to counter with a clinch but Power pushes him away.
Lay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Lay moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lay.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lay.
Lay is breathing heavily.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Lay circles away.
Lay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power has Lay up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lay.
Power is trying to break free.

Lay pulls guard.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Lay is retaining full guard.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
Power wants to stand and escape but instead Lay has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Power keeping moving, preventing Lay from controlling successfully.
Lay won't allow Power to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lay stands up and waves to Power to follow him.
No luck for Lay with that takedown attempt.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.

Power moves into range and clinches up with Lay.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Power fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lay counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Lay fails with the takedown.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lay shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lay closes the distance and clinches.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lay wants a takedown.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Lay keeps him there for the moment.

Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power misses with a straight right.
David Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lay shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power throws a head kick but Lay moves out of range.

Lay closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Power dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Power throws a hook but Lay avoids it easily.
Lay checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Lay dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Lay's head and hops out.
Power looks to land a left hand but Lay moved out of range nicely.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lay.

Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lay lands a nice elbow.
Lay blocks an uppercut.

Lay pulls guard successfully.
Power looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lay's guard.
Lay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Power is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Lay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lay off to one side.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lay.
David Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Washe Lay.
Lay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power missing with a left hand there. Lay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lay throws a counter combo.
Lay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lay checks the leg kick.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Lay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lay blocks a jab.
Lay shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Lay avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Lay darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Lay into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Lay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lay throws a head kick that Power semi-blocks.
Lay blocks a head kick by Power.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Power misses.
Power tries to clinch up
and Lay finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lay paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lay moves into the clinch.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Power clinches with his opponent.
David Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lay tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Lay drops back down to his feet.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lay tries to pull guard but Power forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Lay's takedown attempt.
Lay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Lay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power has closed the distance and engaged Lay in a clinch.
Lay blocks an uppercut.

Lay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Power wants to control from the top but Lay keeps moving.
Lay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Lay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Washe Lay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Power!
David Power decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.