PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIFF BUPHALICIOUS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BUPHALICIOUS's entrance music is Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

BUPHALICIOUS
vs
Powers

195 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Lightning Fight Gear

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BIFF BUPHALICIOUS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - BUPHALICIOUS looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it.
Powers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BUPHALICIOUS moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
BUPHALICIOUS doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Powers has eaten all the pies!
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BUPHALICIOUS fails with an attempt to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
BUPHALICIOUS dodges the punch combination from Powers.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BUPHALICIOUS misses with a body kick.
Powers lands a nice leg kick that just misses BUPHALICIOUS's sensitive parts.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch there but Powers circles away.
BUPHALICIOUS fails with an attempt to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
Powers throws a head kick but BUPHALICIOUS moves out of range.
Powers misses with a double jab.
BUPHALICIOUS misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - BUPHALICIOUS looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
BUPHALICIOUS showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers walks forward, straight into a front kick from BUPHALICIOUS.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.

BUPHALICIOUS pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BUPHALICIOUS tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
BUPHALICIOUS connects with a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS tries a knee to the head but Powers blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
BUPHALICIOUS taking a breather.
A knee to the head by BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS looking to throw knees to the head but Powers is blocking nicely.
Powers is trying to break free.
Powers fails to pull guard.
BUPHALICIOUS using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Powers tries to pull guard but BUPHALICIOUS holds him up against the cage and eventually Powers drops back down to his feet.
Powers tries to pull guard but BUPHALICIOUS won't allow it.
BIFF BUPHALICIOUS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BUPHALICIOUS with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
BUPHALICIOUS with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
BUPHALICIOUS lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
BUPHALICIOUS is stalling here.
BUPHALICIOUS throws an elbow but it misses.
BUPHALICIOUS with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Powers tries to pull guard but BUPHALICIOUS won't allow it.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a knee to the head but misses.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. BUPHALICIOUS smiles and moves away.
BUPHALICIOUS fails in his attempt to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BUPHALICIOUS.
BUPHALICIOUS fails with an attempt to clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Powers to score with a decent uppercut.
BUPHALICIOUS fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers throws a body punch but BUPHALICIOUS moves out of range.
BUPHALICIOUS throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Powers.
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - BUPHALICIOUS looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BUPHALICIOUS wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BUPHALICIOUS is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BUPHALICIOUS tries to move into range but Powers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BUPHALICIOUS moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powers, right into the meat.

Powers sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks BUPHALICIOUS to the ground! Powers dives into full mount looking to finish!

BUPHALICIOUS is rocked!
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!
Powers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oh BUPHALICIOUS is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers wants to control the pace but BUPHALICIOUS is squirming around nicely.

Powers quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Powers but it's paid off an BUPHALICIOUS is forced to tap! Nice work by Powers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Powers!