PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gracie
vs
Powers

153 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
19
133 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Sinners Fight Wear
Dola Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Powers moves his leg out of the way.

Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie landing punches.
Powers wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Powers really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Powers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Powers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Powers manages to avoid easily.
Powers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Powers wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Powers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Powers dives on top into guard.
Powers preventing the sweep.

Gracie pushes a forearm under Powers's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Powers is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Gracie!