PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Holyfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holyfield
vs
Powers

185 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Powers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holyfield is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Holyfield wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Powers is now in half guard.
Holyfield is in trouble now - Powers has advanced to mount!
Powers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holyfield wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Holyfield right now.
Holyfield just trying to survive but Powers is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Holyfield is really stuck here.

Powers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holyfield is defending well though. Powers let's go of the attempt for now.

Holyfield defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a shot to the head.
Holyfield trying to control but not successfully.
Powers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield trying to control the action but Powers just sinks the hooks in.

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.
Powers throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Powers is hanging on to Holyfield's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is riding his opponent, not letting Holyfield buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Powers working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Holyfield is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Powers has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Holyfield taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Powers!