PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashley DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DeLeon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Im bossy!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeLeon
vs
Power

168 cm
24
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley DeLeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, White Power!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Power scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeLeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Power seems to be looking for submissions.

Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeLeon defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLeon trying to control from the bottom.

Power seems to be looking for submissions.
DeLeon looks like he's trying to stand up.

Power is working for a submission of some sort.

Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeLeon defends it well.

Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeLeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLeon gets 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeLeon has control of Power's left arm, preventing Power from doing any damage.

Power thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Power looks gassed!
DeLeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeLeon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from DeLeon.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Power drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeLeon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Power has DeLeon in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeLeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ashley DeLeon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

DeLeon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeLeon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeLeon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Power for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon forces his way into half guard.
DeLeon is taking a breather. Power says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
DeLeon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Power wants to clinch.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashley DeLeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for DeLeon.
DeLeon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeLeon's guard.
Power wants to pass the guard but DeLeon is keeping the position.
DeLeon managing to control the position.

Power thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Power is breathing heavily.
DeLeon has control of Power's left arm, preventing Power from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeLeon regains half guard.
Power wants to free his trapped foot but DeLeon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Power wants to work for an arm triangle but DeLeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Power is looking for a kimura here.
Power is thwarting DeLeon's attempts to control the position.
DeLeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two 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.
DeLeon is working hard here to advance position.

Power is looking for a kimura here.
DeLeon is trying to control but can't.

Power is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power stops DeLeon from getting back to his feet.
DeLeon tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.

Power is looking for a kimura but DeLeon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Power to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.

Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeLeon is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.
DeLeon is trying to stand back up but Power is controlling him

Power is looking for a kimura here.
Power prevents DeLeon from improving his position.

Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeLeon is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeLeon trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.
DeLeon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeLeon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but White Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

DeLeon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Power tries to buck DeLeon off but DeLeon is having none of it.
DeLeon just content to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeLeon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ashley DeLeon just wasn't active enough.
Power fails with the takedown.
DeLeon misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeLeon fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLeon slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeLeon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeLeon gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Power counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Power.

DeLeon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeLeon wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.

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.

DeLeon working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
DeLeon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Power puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Power is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeLeon has managed to free his arm - good work.

Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeLeon is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeLeon trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.

Power is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeLeon has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeLeon is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.
Power tries to pass to full mount but DeLeon defends it.
DeLeon wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it.

DeLeon is defending against the submission attempts here by Power.
Power is thwarting DeLeon's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Power has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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