PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chulo Valasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by X gonna give it to ya - DMX. Chulo Valasquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Valasquez
vs
Power

183 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chulo Valasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power misses with a series of wild punches.

Valasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Valasquez works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Valasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Valasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Valasquez with a knee to the head.

It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valasquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Valasquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Valasquez.
Valasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Power.
Valasquez gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Chulo Valasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Power tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power looks gassed!

Power manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valasquez is controlling him.
Valasquez throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Valasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valasquez.

Valasquez drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Valasquez off! Valasquez jumps back into Power's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Power lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valasquez!
Power lands a big shot there that rocks Valasquez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Power breaks from Valasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valasquez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Valasquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Power won't let Valasquez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Power lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power with shots to the head and body - Valasquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power wants to control the pace but Valasquez is squirming around nicely.

Power wants to finish this one by submission but Valasquez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Power.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Power cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Power putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Power connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valasquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Valasquez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Valasquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valasquez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Power's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Power!