PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McQueen
vs
Powers

190 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Powers!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McQueen off to one side.
McQueen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McQueen off to one side.

Powers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McQueen to the mat! McQueen manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Powers stands and throws McQueen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Powers has eaten all the pies!
McQueen wants to control but Powers postures up.
McQueen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Powers easily slips into full mount!
McQueen wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers moves to the back position.
Powers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Powers has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McQueen is in real trouble here. Powers gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McQueen is tapping out! Powers wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Powers!