PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Chase That Feeling" by Hilltop Hoods. Jaxson Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Powers

190 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Doug Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powers circles away quickly and effectively.

Powers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powers showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is staying active underneath Powers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson trying to control but Powers postures up.
Powers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Powers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Powers is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to stand but Powers is controlling the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.

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.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powers circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Powers tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doug Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxson Powers.

Powers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Powers dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Powers decides to stand back up.
Powers drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Powers prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powers stands up out of the half guard.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.

Powers feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Powers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Powers throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson Powers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Anderson throws a push kick but Powers slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.

Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Powers managing to control the position.
Powers is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson postures up.
Powers being controlled here, momentarily.
Powers is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Powers is trying to keep Anderson in close.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jaxson Powers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Powers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Powers gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson wants to stand but Powers is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Powers trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Powers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Powers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Powers works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.

Anderson gets to his feet. Powers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anderson closes the distance but Powers moves to the side

and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Powers is dominant here and he's now got Anderson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powers thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powers's head.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Doug Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxson Powers.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with the combination.

Powers gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Powers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Anderson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Powers decides to return to a standing position.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Powers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Powers counters with a one-two to the body.
Doug Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side

and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Anderson is working an open guard so Powers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powers trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Powers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Powers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get!

Powers rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Powers has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Powers won't allow it.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powers.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Powers's takedown attempt.

Powers jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Powers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Powers prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Powers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson wants to stand up but Powers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Powers is having none of it.
Jaxson Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Powers.
Powers throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Powers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Doug Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxson Powers!