PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Harris
vs
Powers

175 cm
27
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Powers!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris clinches with his opponent.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Powers's takedown attempt.
Powers has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henley Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Powers.
Powers prevents the takedown attempt.

Harris has clasped his hands together around Powers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Harris tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.

Harris tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Powers is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers regains half guard.
Powers wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harris is working for a kimura but Powers is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Powers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harris has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to stand up.

Harris is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Powers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Powers!

Harris is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powers connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.

Harris working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.

Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powers passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henley Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers prevents Harris from improving his position.
Powers controlling the action here.
Harris wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.

Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Powers sits in half guard.
Powers drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Powers is controlling the pace.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harris tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
Powers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powers lands a nice short elbow.
Powers prevents Harris from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powers connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Harris moves into full guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Powers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.

Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.

Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powers trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.

Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him

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

Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers trying to control but Harris postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris prevents Powers from getting the reversal.

Harris has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Powers is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henley Harris!