PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Duane Doberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duane Doberman and Gabriel McGowen. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Duane Doberman
vs
McGowen

180 cm
33
300 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

218 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

LOD: Affordable Quality

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pvt. Duane Doberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen keeps the fight on the outside.
Doberman tries to clinch

and McGowen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGowen.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGowen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGowen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Doberman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
McGowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doberman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGowen throwing strikes from guard but Doberman blocks nicely.
Doberman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGowen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGowen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doberman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGowen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen trying to control but Doberman is working from the bottom.
McGowen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doberman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGowen is looking to clinch but Doberman is avoiding it.

Doberman gets caught napping as McGowen dives in and scores a takedown. Doberman manages to retain guard.
McGowen wants to control from the top but Doberman keeps moving.
McGowen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doberman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doberman wants to stand up but McGowen is controlling him.
Doberman has his hands on McGowen's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGowen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGowen throwing strikes but missing.
Doberman keeping full guard, as McGowen tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGowen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGowen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGowen looking to pass the guard.
Doberman keeping moving, preventing McGowen from controlling successfully.
McGowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGowen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is working Doberman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGowen is looking to work some ground and pound but Doberman has wrist control.
McGowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doberman wants to stand up but McGowen is controlling him.
McGowen postures up.
McGowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGowen won't allow Doberman to get back to his feet.
McGowen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGowen wants to control from the top but Doberman keeps moving.
McGowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGowen gets a takedown into half guard.
McGowen working Doberman over with strikes.
McGowen trying to mount his opponent but Doberman defends it.
McGowen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Doberman's thigh. Doberman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McGowen stays in close to Doberman's body and controls the position.
Gabriel McGowen has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Doberman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doberman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGowen.
McGowen is in close to Doberman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doberman trying to control the position.
McGowen throwing strikes from guard but Doberman blocks nicely.
McGowen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGowen lands some shots froms side control.
McGowen is trying to ground and pound but Doberman uses the momentary lack of control by McGowen to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGowen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGowen passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doberman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGowen.
Doberman regains half guard, as McGowen was trying to land strikes.
McGowen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doberman is refusing to be controlled, as McGowen sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from McGowen there.
Doberman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGowen is keen to just control but Doberman is a slippery customer.
Doberman wants to get back to full guard.

McGowen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doberman wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doberman is staying active underneath McGowen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doberman trying to control from the bottom.
Doberman wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Doberman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGowen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doberman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doberman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGowen.
McGowen wants to pass the guard but Doberman is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel McGowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGowen. Doberman shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doberman.
Doberman misses with a low kick as McGowen jumps back.
McGowen lands with a cross.
McGowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doberman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGowen throws a leg kick that misses.
McGowen shoots for a takedown but Doberman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doberman tries to clinch but McGowen moves out of range.
Doberman chopping away at his opponent's legs.

McGowen gets a clinch.
McGowen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGowen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doberman avoiding damage as McGowen throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen misses with a knee strike.
Doberman dodges an elbow strike from McGowen.
Doberman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doberman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGowen has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Doberman.
Doberman blocks the elbow strike.
Doberman prevents a body shot from McGowen.
McGowen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doberman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pvt. Duane Doberman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel McGowen.
Doberman moves to clinch but McGowen breaks away

and McGowen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGowen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGowen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGowen throwing strikes but missing.
McGowen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doberman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGowen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGowen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doberman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGowen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGowen working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen moves into full mount!
McGowen cracks Doberman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGowen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pvt. Duane Doberman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like Pvt. Duane Doberman has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGowen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGowen lands a big shot there that rocks Doberman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Pvt. Duane Doberman's cut is getting worse.
Doberman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGowen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McGowen landing punches.
McGowen thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen lands a heavy elbow.

Pvt. Duane Doberman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGowen dominating with strikes here.
McGowen trying to control but Doberman is having none of it.

McGowen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Doberman has his hands clasped together but McGowen breaks the hold and Doberman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by McGowen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel McGowen!
Gabriel McGowen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.