PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owusu Andoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Max is coming, better be ready.... The crowd seem to be enjoying Andoh's choice of entrance music: Quiet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Power
vs
Andoh

185 cm
34
173 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

186 cm
26
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owusu Andoh!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power misses with a looping right.
Andoh misses with a low kick.
Power throws a body punch but Andoh moves out of range.
Power lands a nice hook to Andoh's body. Andoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Power moves forwards but Andoh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andoh walks into a left hand.
Andoh tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power thows a body shot but no joy.
Andoh avoids a kick to the body.
Andoh tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andoh circles away.
Andoh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Andoh slips the punch.
Andoh misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Andoh blocks a head kick by Power.
Power slips under a jab.
A left lands for Power.
Power throws out a powerful jab.
Andoh misses with a body kick.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Andoh moves out of range easily.
Andoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andoh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andoh checks a leg kick.
Andoh connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andoh.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Andoh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Andoh as he checks the leg kick.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Andoh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andoh misses the shot to the body.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andoh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andoh checks a low kick from Power.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Andoh slips the punch.
Andoh scoring well with a low kick there.
Andoh misses with a low kick.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Andoh slips a straight right by Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power looks to land a combination but Andoh avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andoh throws a head kick that misses.
Andoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a leg kick that misses.
Andoh blocks a head kick by Power.
Andoh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
and Andoh counters with a two punch combo.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Andoh's shoulder, as Andoh tries to avoid the shot.
Andoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Andoh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andoh.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power fakes the leg kick and cracks Andoh in the body.
Andoh misses with a lunging right hand
letting Power counter with a right hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Andoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andoh misses with a low kick.
Andoh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power avoids the head kick by Andoh.
Andoh stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Andoh saw it coming and moves away.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andoh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Andoh. That snapped Power's head back.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andoh moves away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Owusu Andoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andoh throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power looks to land a body kick but Andoh moved away.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Andoh throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andoh looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power checks a low kick from Andoh.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Andoh lands with a shot to the body.
Power slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Power finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Andoh tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andoh.
Andoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Andoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power lands a jab to the head.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power works Andoh's body with a nice hook.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Andoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Power swings for the body but Andoh moves out of range.
Andoh with a nice cross.
Andoh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Andoh settles back down.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andoh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andoh tries a low kick but Power avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andoh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Andoh as he checks the leg kick.
Andoh throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andoh looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Andoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Andoh seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Andoh down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Andoh's shoulder, as Andoh tries to avoid the shot.
Andoh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Andoh. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Jab from Andoh.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Power shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andoh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andoh can't do much from the bottom here.
Power throws an elbow but Andoh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Andoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Andoh throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Power.
Max Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Andoh connects with an inside leg kick.
Andoh scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Andoh lands but Power takes it in his stride.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andoh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power pushes Andoh away with a front kick.
Andoh cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power cracks Andoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andoh.
Power is looking to slow Andoh down with leg kicks.
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andoh counters with a straight right hand.
Andoh scores with a push kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Andoh misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andoh.
Andoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power scores with the left hand. Andoh knows he should have avoided that one.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andoh.
A bone on bone clash there as Andoh blocks the leg kick.
Andoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Andoh avoids the head kick by Power.
Power takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Power avoids the head kick by Andoh.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andoh manages to avoid it.
Andoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Andoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Andoh misses with a body shot.
Andoh works the jab nicely.
Andoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Andoh throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andoh is out of range.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
A bone on bone clash there as Power blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Andoh does no damage.
Power digs a good hook to Andoh's body.
A lazy body kick from Power
and Andoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Andoh missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andoh throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
A head kick misses from Power.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andoh slips under a jab.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power takes a swing at Andoh's ribcage but misses.
Andoh throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Andoh slips under a jab from Power.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No joy there for Andoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andoh throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.

Power bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andoh is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Andoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power prevents Andoh from escaping the position.
Power trying to control the position but Andoh is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andoh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andoh is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it.
Andoh parries the strikes from Power easily there. Power is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andoh to escape.
Power lands a nice forearm strike.
Andoh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Power is controlling him well.
Andoh tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position.
Power lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andoh down.
Andoh tries to escape but Power is in control.
Andoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Power thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying to control the position but Andoh is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is chipping away with strikes.
Power tries to score with some ground and pound. Andoh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Power tries for a kimura but Andoh is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andoh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andoh is looking for a sweep.
Power scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andoh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andoh gets back to full guard.
Andoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andoh is one step ahead there.

Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power keeping moving, preventing Andoh from controlling successfully.

Power has his foot on Andoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andoh works his way back into a safe position though.
Andoh wants to stand but Power has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andoh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andoh wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power is trying to keep Andoh in close.
Andoh forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power tries to roll over but Andoh keeps him under control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andoh wants to get back to his feet.
Andoh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andoh tries to stand and escape but Power is controlling the position.
Power is holding on to half guard well.
Andoh is keen to just control but Power is a slippery customer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Owusu Andoh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andoh throws a jab when Power was well out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Andoh blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andoh. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Power.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andoh is out of range and Power settles back down.
Andoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Andoh lands a right hook to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andoh slips a straight right by Power.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Power gets a takedown into half guard.
Power takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andoh gets back to full guard.
Andoh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
Power prevents Andoh from getting back to his feet.
Andoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andoh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Power won't allow Andoh to sweep him here.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Andoh is trying to hold Power in close to prevent damage but Power has managed to pass into half guard.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andoh's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andoh keeps working.
Andoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.
Andoh is looking to improve his position.
Power content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andoh trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Power stops Andoh from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power lands a nice looking body shot.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andoh is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Andoh circles away and we're back to standing.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Andoh tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Andoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Andoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Power scores with a jab. Andoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Andoh does no damage.
Andoh throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Andoh is looking to score with low kicks.
Andoh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Andoh.
Andoh cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Power misses.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Andoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andoh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andoh duly obliges.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andoh to score with a decent uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andoh throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.

Power looking to score a takedown here. Andoh is defending well but Power drives through and ends up in Andoh's guard.
Andoh controlling the position.
Andoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Andoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andoh wants to improve his position but instead Power has moved into half guard.

Power is working for a kimura but Andoh is defending it quite comfortably.
Andoh wants to get back to full guard.
Andoh trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.
Power perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Power looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is pressing down on Andoh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andoh is holding on for now.
Power prevents Andoh from standing back up.
Power moves into full mount! Andoh won't be happy about that!
Andoh tries to hold on but Power postures up.
Power working Andoh over with strikes here.
Andoh tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Power postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andoh looks a forlorn figure.
Power landing shots from mount.
Andoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Power postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andoh looks a forlorn figure.
Power controlling from mount.
Power trying to control but Andoh is having none of it.
Andoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andoh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Power looking to control but Andoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Power is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Andoh tries to improve his position but Power has taken his back! Power has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Andoh tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Power pushes Andoh away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Power!
Max Power decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.