PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Bowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agepio Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruarc Bowell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bowell
vs
Hades

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruarc Bowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Agepio Hades!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowell looks for a takedown but Hades sprawls well.
Bowell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hades avoids it really well and circles away.
Hades digs a good hook to Bowell's body.
Bowell shoots in and drives through. Hades sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Bowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hades tries to land a front kick but Bowell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hades scores with a shot to the body.
Hades digs a good body shot into Bowell's ribs.
Bowell dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Bowell's head and hops out.
Hades throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Hades cracks the inside of Bowell's front leg.
Hades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bowell fails to land the takedown.
Bowell is breathing heavily.
Hades misses with a two punch combination.
Hades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hades defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowell.

Hades pushes Bowell up against the cage in a clinch.
Hades leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bowell avoiding damage as Hades throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hades.
Hades manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bowell tries to pull guard but Hades won't allow it.
Hades is struggling to control the position.
Hades throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hades prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Hades - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bowell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hades walks away with a smile on his face. Bowell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hades misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hades misses with a body shot.
Hades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hades wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowell walks into a straight right hand from Hades.
Bowell moves away from the strike by Hades.
Bowell closes the distance and clinches up with Hades, looking for a takedown. Bowell pushes Hades against the cage but Hades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agepio Hades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hades moves into the clinch successfully.
Hades with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hades.
Bowell looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hades.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hades scores with a shot to the side of Bowell's head.
Bowell can't get the takedown.
Bowell being controlled against the cage.
Bowell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hades is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hades prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hades.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hades.
Bowell wants a takedown.
Hades has Bowell pushed against the cage.
Hades lands a body shot.
Hades lands a shoulder strike.
Hades is pressed up against the cage. Bowell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hades down to the mat. Hades avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hades throws out a leg kick but Bowell moves out of range and Hades only half commits.
Hades throws the left hand but Bowell avoids the punch easily.
Bowell slips a jab from Hades.

Hades has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hades slows down the pace here.
Bowell is working for takedown but Hades is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Hades - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Hades's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Agepio Hades.
Hades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hades as he jumps to the side.
Hades takes a swing at Bowell's ribcage but misses.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bowell avoids a kick to the body.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hades as he jumps to the side.
Bowell shoots in for a double leg but Hades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hades wants it to stay on the feet.
Hades cracks Bowell with an open hand slap.

Hades instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agepio Hades dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hades moves out of range of the strikes.
Hades tries a low kick but Bowell avoids it.
Bowell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hades as he avoids it easily.
Hades lands a slapping body shot.
Hades keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hades rushes Bowell and presses him up against the cage.
Hades controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Hades on the inside.
Hades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hades stalls.
Bowell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Bowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hades stalling the fight.
Hades pushes Bowell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hades prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades cracks Bowell with a nice body shot.
Bowell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hades looking to throw knees to the head but Bowell is blocking nicely.
Hades scores with a shoulder strike.
Hades gets underhooks to prevent Bowell's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Hades.
Bowell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hades has Bowell pressed against the cage.
Bowell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hades trying to land knees to the body.
Hades lands a knee to the body.
Hades content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hades lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades gets through Bowell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hades stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Agepio Hades.
Bowell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hades sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowell somewhat.
Bowell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bowell tries to move into range but Hades moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Bowell tries to keep at a distance but Hades has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hades makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agepio Hades seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hades scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hades gets underhooks to prevent Bowell's takedown attempt.
Hades slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hades smiles and moves away.

Hades moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hades taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bowell is trying to drag Hades to the mat but Hades just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Hades.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Agepio Hades.
Bowell shoots in and drives through. Hades sprawls well.
Hades tries to work over Bowell's front leg with a kick but Bowell checks it.
Hades misses with a wild body shot.
Bowell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades misses the jab.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Hades closes the distance and clinches.
Hades stops a takedown attempt from Bowell.
Hades lands a shoulder strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bowell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Come on Hades - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hades lands with a right to the head.
Hades controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowell has Hades pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hades manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bowell jumps guard but Hades stands there with Bowell around his waist. Bowell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hades's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowell backwards.
A short right from Hades on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agepio Hades 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!

Hades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hades scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Hades.
Hades gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowell.
Bowell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hades walks away with a smile on his face. Bowell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hades throws a leg kick but Bowell moved away.
Bowell blocks a low kick nicely.
Hades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hades throws a leg kick that misses.
Hades tries a low kick but Bowell avoids it.
Bowell looks for a takedown but Hades sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Bowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruarc Bowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bowell is out of range and Hades settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hades tries to clinch but Bowell is having none of it.
Hades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowell moves out of range as Hades throws a body kick.
Bowell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hades avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hades sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowell somewhat.
Bowell shoots in and drives through. Hades sprawls well.
Hades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hades swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bowell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bowell shoots for a double leg takedown but Hades sprawls well. He's pushed Bowell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowell is defended easily by Hades.
Hades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hades misses the jab.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hades but Hades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hades throws a head kick but Bowell moves out of range.
Hades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hades throws a low kick but Bowell avoids it.
Bowell blocks a leg kick.
Bowell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Hades closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hades stops a takedown attempt from Bowell.
Bowell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hades walks away with a smile on his face. Bowell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades throws the kick towards the body but Bowell avoids it.
Bowell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hades throws a leg kick that misses.
Hades cracks Bowell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hades lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hades misses with a low kick.
Bowell looks for a takedown but Hades sprawls well.
Bowell shoots in and drives through. Hades sprawls well.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hades as he jumps to the side.
Hades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bowell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Bowell is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hades has managed to clinch.
Oh Bowell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowell seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowell.
Hades lands a shot to the body.
Hades presses Bowell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bowell avoiding damage as Hades throws knees to the body.
Bowell tries for a takedown but Hades manages to get underhooks.
Hades taking a breather.
Bowell has Hades pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hades manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hades has Bowell pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Agepio Hades.
Bowell fails with a takedown attempt.
Hades pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agepio Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hades 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agepio Hades!