PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saved by the Bell. The key to victory for Lance Armstrong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Armstrong
vs
Powers

180 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

179 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Powers actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Powers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Powers is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Powers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Armstrong is going to stand back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powers throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Powers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong swinging wilding here.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Lance Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.

Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Powers avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Powers tries to control but Armstrong wriggling away.

Powers is going olschool here, as he tries to force Armstrong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Armstrong shrugs it off.
Powers looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armstrong stops Powers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Powers has taken his back!

Armstrong fending off the submission attempt from Powers.

Powers has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Armstrong has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Powers trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samual Powers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Armstrong fails with the takedown

and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powers wants to take a breather but Armstrong is having none of it.

Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Armstrong defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong pushes Powers off looking to stand but Powers dives back in and keeps control.

Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Powers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers is pushing down on Armstrong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armstrong is fighting to maintain full guard but Powers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Powers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Powers works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.

Powers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Armstrong is not content to let Powers control the position.

Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armstrong is trying to buck Powers off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armstrong is pushing Powers's head away, looking to escape. Powers manages to hold on to the position though.

Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
Samual Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.

Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Armstrong sneaks out the side door and pushes Powers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Powers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samual 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Armstrong tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily

and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.

Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lance Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Powers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well.
Powers working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Powers has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Powers drags him back down.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Samual Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Powers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Powers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well.
Armstrong is being controlled here.
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samual 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

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