PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arron Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greek Power is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mcbride
vs
Power

203 cm
18
346 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arron Mcbride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greek Power!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Power closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcbride did well to prevent Power getting side control.
Mcbride is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcbride avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Mcbride tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.

Power seems to be looking for submissions.
Power wants to take a breather but Mcbride is having none of it.
Power controlling the action here.
Mcbride tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.
Power performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcbride wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power is working for a kimura but Mcbride is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcbride is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power is keen to just control but Mcbride is a slippery customer.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Power thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcbride desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mcbride wants to get back to full guard.
Mcbride makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcbride.
Power pushes down on Mcbride's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcbride has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcbride blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.

Mcbride looking for submissions off his back.

Power is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcbride sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power slips a nice elbow through Mcbride's hands, connecting with Mcbride's forehead.
Mcbride is breathing heavily.
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!
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Power stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Power gets a double leg takedown into Mcbride's guard.

Power gets to his feet. Mcbride looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power looking to score a takedown here. Mcbride is defending well but Power drives through and ends up in Mcbride's guard.
Power has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Mcbride throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbride is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcbride 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.

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 trying to control but Mcbride is working from the bottom.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power passes Mcbride's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Power is looking for a kimura but Mcbride is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Power to get the leverage.
Mcbride is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mcbride is defending against the submission attempts here by Power.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcbride trying to control from the bottom.
Mcbride might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcbride blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Power dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Power is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcbride's half guard.
Mcbride is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcbride could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Power is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mcbride tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power postures up in Mcbride's guard and throws a big left but Mcbride blocks it.

Mcbride is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
Power working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcbride's head.
Mcbride keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcbride takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Power is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcbride is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Power goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcbride rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Power's guard! Nice work there by Mcbride!

Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcbride is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcbride scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Power keeping moving, preventing Mcbride from controlling successfully.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Power manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mcbride effectively controlling the action here.
Mcbride working hard to break the clinch.
Mcbride on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power is trying to push Mcbride away but Mcbride has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Power decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mcbride stacks Power on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mcbride!
Mcbride lands a nice forearm strike.
Power is pushing Mcbride's head away, looking to escape. Mcbride manages to hold on to the position though.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Power is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mcbride is controlling him well.

Mcbride is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride scores with a couple of short elbows.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcbride wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Power is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Mcbride tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Power 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.
Power throws a strike but Mcbride rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Power is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcbride defends well.
Power being controlled here, momentarily.

Power uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbride checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Mcbride closes the distance and clinches.
Mcbride stalling in the clinch.
Power is trying to stall.

Mcbride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Power has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Power.
Mcbride is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Mcbride into the cage.

Mcbride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcbride shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Mcbride keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power clinches up with Mcbride and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Mcbride tries to tie him up.
Mcbride is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcbride wants to break free but Power has control.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcbride has him pressed against the cage.

Power is trying to trip Mcbride. He has hold of a leg but Mcbride is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Power persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcbride is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Greek Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcbride blocks a head kick by Power.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.

Power pushes Mcbride up against the cage in a clinch.

Power drags the fight down to the ground.

Power scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Power lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Power.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Mcbride on that attempt.

Mcbride tries to sprawl but Power drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Power is working for a kimura but Mcbride is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcbride gets back to full guard.
Power is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcbride has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcbride tries to strike from the bottom.

Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mcbride is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcbride looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Arron Mcbride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mcbride is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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