PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
Biles

190 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

184 cm
31
187 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Power misses.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biles circles away quickly and effectively.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Power misses.
Biles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biles.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Madhead Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Biles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biles shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power swings for the body but Biles moves out of range.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Biles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Biles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biles is trying to ground and pound but Power uses the momentary lack of control by Biles to regain half guard.

Biles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily.
Biles with the ground and pound but Power uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Power works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power wants to sweep here but Biles controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Power manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biles has Power in his guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Biles looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily.

Biles has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power wants to control from the top but Biles keeps moving.
Power slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Biles looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.

Biles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Power slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Biles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Biles has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Biles's legs - danger averted.

Biles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power wants to control from the top but Biles keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryan Biles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Biles with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power tries to bum rush Biles with a series of wild strikes but Biles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power misses with the combination.

Biles drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madhead Power dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet.
Biles avoids the body shot from Power.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Biles shoots in.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Biles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madhead Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Biles.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Biles eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Biles shoots in.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madhead Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Biles. Biles gets slowly back to his feet.
Biles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biles.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Biles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power takes a swing at Biles's ribcage but misses.

Biles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Power quickly recovers to half guard.

Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Biles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Biles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Biles thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.

Biles is working for a submission of some sort.
Biles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Biles is working for a submission of some sort.

Biles is working for a submission of some sort.
Biles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Biles has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Power defend it? Biles steps over the head and cranks it - Power is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Biles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Biles!
An out of breath Ryan Biles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.