PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Horror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by X gonna give it to ya - DMX. 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.

Power
vs
Horror

190 cm
23
199 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Horror!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Power clinches with his opponent.
Power lands an elbow that stopped Horror in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ville Horror has been cut.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.

Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power staying out of range there.
Jab by Horror.

It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.

Power closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Horror to the mat! Horror manages to get full guard.

Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Power gets to his feet - Horror follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Horror misses.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horror throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Horror tries to clinch there but Power circles away.

Horror drops Power with a beautiful combination! Power stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Horror is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws a looping overhand right but Horror ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Horror is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Horror throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Horror blocks a head kick by Power.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power lands a head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horror is defended easily by Power.
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horror looks gassed!
Horror moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horror circles away quickly and effectively.
Horror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Power closes the distance and clinches.
Horror is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Power has picked Horror up - he's going for a ride! Power dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Power is working for a kimura but Horror is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horror manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power wants to control from the top but Horror keeps moving.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power looking to sit in guard and control but Horror gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to finish with strikes here!
Power wants to control the pace but Horror is squirming around nicely.
Power postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Horror looks a forlorn figure.
Horror wants to control but Power is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice elbow there by Power.
Horror working to try and regain half guard.
Power landing strikes, looking to finish!
Horror really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Power is landing with some decent strikes but Horror is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power looking to control but Horror is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horror chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Horror stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Power misses with a head kick.
Horror moves out of range of the strikes.
Power shoots and misses
and Horror counters with a nice uppercut.
Horror throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horror misses with a double jab.
Power looks to land a combination but Horror avoids it well.
Horror is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power throws a hook but Horror avoids it easily.
Power dodges the punch combination from Horror.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horror moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Horror throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horror looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Horror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Power shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Power showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horror knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horror's head.
Power looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horror defending well though.
Power throws a strike but Horror avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Horror.

Power thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power throws a big right hand that misses.

Power stands and steps away. Horror gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power slips a jab from Horror.
Horror throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Horror.
No joy there for Horror, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ville Horror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horror tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Horror moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Horror shows good takedown defense.
Horror takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horror throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters with a head kick. That will keep Horror thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick from Power lands but Horror takes it in his stride.
Power takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ville Horror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Horror throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power feints and then cracks Horror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horror down.
Horror throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power works over Horror's head and body with a nice combination.
Horror takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Power has closed the distance and engaged Horror in a clinch.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Horror is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horror is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Power pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horror takes a knee right on the jaw!

Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Horror tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power keeps control of Horror as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horror tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Power is working for takedown but Horror is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horror is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horror is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power is working for takedown but Horror is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Horror's takedown attempt.
Power has Horror pressed against the cage, preventing Horror from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power has Horror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horror can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Power.

Power has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Horror regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Horror tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.

Power breaks from the clinch.
Horror throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Horror. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Horror throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Horror.

Power closes the distance and pushes Horror back into the cage.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horror's efforts to push away.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Horror looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power has Horror pressed against the cage, preventing Horror from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Power is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horror gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horror tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the cage.
Power prevents Horror from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horror is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands an elbow inside that Horror shrugs off.
Horror takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horror looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power slips a straight right by Horror.
Power dodges the punch combination from Horror.
Horror doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power lands a head kick. Horror smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and Horror counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Power thinking.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horror throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power avoids the body shot from Horror.
The crowd cheers as Power lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horror doesn't seem phased though.
Horror throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a good low kick that Horror was not able to check.
Horror has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horror circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horror moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Horror, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Horror both land. Nice combination.
Power throws a right hand that Horror ducks under and follows up with a left that Horror also avoids with ease.
Horror showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Left hook, right uppercut from Horror.
A head kick misses from Power.
Horror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horror moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horror scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Horror.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horror working hard to break the clinch.

Power manages to break the clinch.
Horror takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Power misses with a straight left.
Horror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horror throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horror.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horror's head.
Horror throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.

Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horror, pushing him back against the cage.

Power lands a takedown into guard.
Power wants to pass the guard but Horror is keeping the position.
Ville Horror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to control from the top but Horror keeps moving.
Thomas Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power looking to pass the guard.
Horror can't keep his opponent in guard - Power advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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