PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bowman
vs
Mouse

172 cm
20
133 lbs
6 - 18 - 0

175 cm
20
138 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mighty Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowman but Bowman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mouse misses with a takedown attempt - Bowman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowman.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Bowman.
Bowman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Gary Bowman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman with a poor takedown

and Mouse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bowman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.

Mouse gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mouse.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowman enables Mouse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Mouse stands and steps away. Bowman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mouse shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bowman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mouse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Bowman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouse.

Bowman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mouse trying to control the action but Bowman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mouse is nestled in close to Bowman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bowman is trying to stand back up but Mouse is controlling him
Bowman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mouse lands with a punch from half guard.
Mouse wants to control but Bowman is keeping him busy.
Mouse passes into side control, despite Bowman's attempt to control the position.
Mouse wants to control but Bowman is keeping him busy.
Bowman wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Mouse decides to stand back up. Mouse steps back and let's Bowman get back to his feet.
Mouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mouse.
Mouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Mouse persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.

Mouse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bowman is trying to defend but Mouse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is keen to just control but Bowman is a slippery customer.
Bowman is looking to control Mouse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowman avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mouse connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple.
Mouse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working.
Mouse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowman defending well though.
Mouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mouse content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mouse is thwarting Bowman's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mighty Mouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mouse with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bowman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bowman.

Bowman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mouse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bowman, into his guard.
Mouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Mouse tries to stand but Bowman is controlling from the bottom.

Mouse decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bowman, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman has his takedown stuffed
letting Mouse counter with a right hand.
Mouse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bowman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Mouse persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
Mouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gary Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mouse.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mouse makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mouse shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mouse as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mouse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mouse leaves Bowman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Mouse fails with the takedown.
Mouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mouse stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouse lands with a good body shot.
Bowman leaves Mouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowman.
Mouse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouse shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse keeps the fight on the outside.
Mouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mouse off to one side.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman is looking to clinch.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Mouse leaves Bowman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mouse scores with a one two! Bowman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Mouse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowman needs to keep his hands up - Mouse had a free shot at his head there.
Mouse scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mighty Mouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mouse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Bowman as Mouse shoots in.
Mighty Mouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Bowman with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Mouse coming out on top.
Mouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouse looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
Gary Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mouse or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowman which made him look bad.
Gary Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mouse.
Mouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Bowman with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouse scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bowman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Mouse.

Mouse decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bowman to his feet.
Mouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bowman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bowman is trying to control. Mouse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman prevents Mouse from improving his position.
Bowman trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Bowman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowman as he jumps to the side.
Mouse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mouse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouse wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowman fails with the takedown.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowman shoots in for a double leg but Mouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Mouse shows good takedown defense.
Bowman shoots for a double leg takedown but Mouse sprawls well. He's pushed Bowman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman checks a low kick from Mouse.
Mouse looks to land a combination. Bowman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouse swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Mouse or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowman which made him look bad.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mouse avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mighty Mouse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mouse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gary Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Mouse controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Mouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mouse 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Mouse!
In his post fight interview, Mighty Mouse started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.