PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Draco Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malfoy
vs
Power

180 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Draco Malfoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Power!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a left and a right that both miss

and Malfoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!

Power throws Malfoy to one side and escapes!
Malfoy wants to clinch.
Malfoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malfoy's hands.
Power throws a combination. Malfoy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Malfoy.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Malfoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.

Malfoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malfoy has him pressed against the cage.
Power is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malfoy is defending well.
Malfoy prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Power is working for takedown but Malfoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Malfoy.
Power is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malfoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Draco Malfoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Power.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Malfoy has double underhooks.
Power fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Malfoy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Power regains guard immediately.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Malfoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malfoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malfoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.

Malfoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malfoy.
Power throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malfoy seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.

Malfoy is working for a kimura but Power is defending it quite comfortably.
Malfoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malfoy scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Power trying to control here.

Malfoy stands up from half guard.
Malfoy shoots and misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malfoy throws a combination that misses
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malfoy tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malfoy is breathing heavily.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Power thuds a left hand into Malfoy's body.
Malfoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Malfoy tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malfoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malfoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Power throws a one two combo.
Malfoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Malfoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malfoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Malfoy tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malfoy wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Malfoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malfoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malfoy wants to clinch
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malfoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Malfoy throws a body kick that misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malfoy shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Power.
Mac Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malfoy misses with a combination
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power is working the combinations to good effect here.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malfoy eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malfoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looks to land a combination. Malfoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malfoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malfoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Malfoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Malfoy should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power looks to land a combination but Malfoy avoids it well.
Draco Malfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malfoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Power throws a counter combo.
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Malfoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Malfoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Malfoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malfoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Power, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malfoy tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.
Power closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Draco Malfoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malfoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Malfoy backing up. Malfoy nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
Power lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power feints a jab promting Malfoy to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malfoy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Malfoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Malfoy backing up. Malfoy nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Malfoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
Malfoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Malfoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power scores with a one two! Malfoy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Mac Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Malfoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Power 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Power!