PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 329 p4p, 20 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 286 p4p, 16 weight class). Sepulveda comes to the cage accompanied by Lady Gaga - Alejandro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sepulveda
vs
Power

159 cm
36
141 lbs
31 - 18 - 2

168 cm
30
148 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Sepulveda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power misses with a leg kick
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power lands an overhand right.
Sepulveda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda misses with a looping left.
Sepulveda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sepulveda misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Sepulveda blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses.
Sepulveda misses with a hook to the body
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sepulveda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sepulveda misses its target.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Sepulveda is wise to it.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Sepulveda misses its target.
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sepulveda scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Sepulveda is looking to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sepulveda counter with a right hand.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
Power scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sepulveda throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.

Sepulveda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Power to the mat! Power manages to get full guard.

Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sepulveda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sepulveda's efforts to push away.

Sepulveda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power moves away from the strike by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Sepulveda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power lands a head kick. Sepulveda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Power is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Power throws a leg kick
and Sepulveda counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Power.
Jab, jab by Sepulveda - just one landing.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Sepulveda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sepulveda wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Sepulveda digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sepulveda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Sepulveda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Power.

Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sepulveda 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.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Power manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Power wants to get up but he can't break Sepulveda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sepulveda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power being controlled here momentarily.
Sepulveda working a defensive guard but Power manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Power has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Sepulveda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses the jab.
Sepulveda digs a good hook to Power's body.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Power.
Sepulveda misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sepulveda. Power shrugs it off though.
Sepulveda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sepulveda swinging wildly here.
Power throws a counter combo.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Sepulveda misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Sepulveda lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda misses with the body kick
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power misses with a low kick.
Alejandro Sepulveda is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda lands a jab.
Power misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
Power has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sepulveda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power tries to bum rush Sepulveda with a series of wild strikes but Sepulveda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sepulveda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sepulveda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power pushes Sepulveda off looking to stand but Sepulveda dives back in and keeps control.

Sepulveda seems to be looking for submissions.
Power works his way to full guard. Good work.
Power wants to stand up but Sepulveda is controlling him.
Power keeping full guard, as Sepulveda tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to stand and escape but Sepulveda is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Power holds on and takes a little breather.
Power wants to stand but Sepulveda is controlling the position.
Thomas Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sepulveda looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
Sepulveda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sepulveda throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sepulveda.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sepulveda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sepulveda looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Sepulveda counters with a nice uppercut.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepulveda misses with a kick to the body.
Sepulveda dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Sepulveda's head and hops out.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda misses with a kick to the body
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Sepulveda.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Sepulveda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepulveda lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Nice shot lands for Sepulveda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power tests Sepulveda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sepulveda misses with a double jab.
Sepulveda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Sepulveda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sepulveda misses with a kick to the body
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Power let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda lands a jab to the head.
Power lands a lovely overhand right.
Sepulveda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sepulveda blocks a low kick nicely.
Power moves forwards but Sepulveda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Power.
Sepulveda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sepulveda throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Power checks a low kick from Sepulveda.
That kick from Sepulveda tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sepulveda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sepulveda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Sepulveda checks a low kick from Power.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sepulveda has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Sepulveda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Sepulveda tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sepulveda tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power throws out a counter right but Sepulveda avoids it with no problem.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Sepulveda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Sepulveda blocks the leg kick.
Sepulveda tries a head kick but it misses.

Power gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sepulveda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sepulveda is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda controlling from the top position.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Sepulveda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sepulveda tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Sepulveda trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sepulveda tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Power wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sepulveda. That did some damage!
Sepulveda defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.

Sepulveda feints and as Power raises his hands in defense, Sepulveda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Power being controlled here, momentarily.
Sepulveda 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.
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sepulveda's guard.
Power is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sepulveda's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sepulveda is trying to control the position but Power postures up.
Sepulveda wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.

Sepulveda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.
Sepulveda pulls Power in close to his closed guard and prevents Power from doing any damage or advancing position.
Power wanted to stand there but Sepulveda had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Power gets to his feet - Sepulveda follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sepulveda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Sepulveda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sepulveda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power misses with a head kick.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a double jab.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Power moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Sepulveda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Sepulveda.
Power cracks the inside of Sepulveda's front leg.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sepulveda.
Power avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power checks a leg kick.
As Sepulveda backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Sepulveda manages to avoid it all.
Sepulveda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Power throws a fast counter high kick but Sepulveda manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power slips a straight right by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda checks a leg kick.
Sepulveda tried to counter with a leg kick but Power avoided it.
Sepulveda lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power dodges the punch combination from Sepulveda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Power.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Power.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sepulveda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Sepulveda 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.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Sepulveda trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Sepulveda prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Alejandro Sepulveda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sepulveda in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Power.
I think Sepulveda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
Alejandro Sepulveda retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Alejandro Sepulveda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.