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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Sombero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Navorro Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navorro Bowman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Sombero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Navorro Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Sombero blocks the leg kick.
Bowman throws a leg kick but Sombero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Sombero tries to clinch there but Bowman circles away.
Bowman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowman.
Sombero could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bowman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sombero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sombero is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.
Bowman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bowman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bowman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sombero stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowman throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Bowman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bowman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sombero with the active half guard here but Bowman passes nicely into side control.
Bowman grinds an elbow into Sombero's temple.
You can see the frustration on Sombero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sombero is looking to reverse the position.
Bowman landing strikes.
Bowman lands an elbow.
Sombero taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sombero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman working the ground and pound from side control.
Sombero is looking to reverse the position.
Bowman scoring with punches and elbows.
Sombero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bowman off and has taken his back!
Bowman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sombero.
Bowman rolls, trying to escape but Sombero keeps control of the position.
Sombero is trying to stick to Bowman's back but Bowman is turning into Sombero. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sombero's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bowman.
Sombero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sombero is breathing heavily.
Bowman postures up and lands a big shot to Sombero's brow.
Bowman working some strikes from top position.
Sombero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bowman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sombero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman scoring with punches from side control.
Sombero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bowman is working Sombero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bowman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sombero tries to buck Bowman off but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sombero to see if he's OK.
Bowman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sombero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bowman is thwarting Sombero's attempts to control the position.
Bowman drops an elbow to the side of Sombero's head.
Bowman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sombero!
Bowman unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sombero is trying to escape the mount.
Sombero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navorro Bowman dominated that 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.
Bowman scores with a takedown into Sombero's guard.
Sombero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sombero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bowman has Sombero in his guard.
Sombero wants to get up but he can't break Bowman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sombero throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowman can't keep his opponent in guard - Sombero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowman missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bowman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sombero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sombero tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a shoot takedown. Sombero fights it but they end up in guard.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound.
Sombero working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily.
Bowman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Navorro Bowman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sombero has momentary wrist control but Bowman slips an elbow through the middle.
Bowman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
Bowman lands a couple of elbows.
Sombero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bowman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bowman regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bowman.
Bowman wants to sweep here but Sombero controlling him for the moment.
Sombero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowman pushes Sombero off and gets back to his feet.
Bowman rushes Sombero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman prevents Sombero from improving his position.
Bowman trying to mount his opponent but Sombero defends it.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sombero is looking to improve his position.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sombero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sombero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bowman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Navorro Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bowman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bowman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sombero tries to hold on but Bowman postures up.
Bowman landing shots from mount.
Sombero is bucking up trying to escape but Bowman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sombero can't escape the position.
Sombero is squirming around, avoiding Bowman's attempts to control the action.
Bowman with a couple of short strikes.
Bowman working the ground and pound effectively.
Bowman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bowman wants to control the pace but Sombero is squirming around nicely.
Sombero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bowman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sombero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bowman looking to control but Sombero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sombero is trying desperately to improve position.
Bowman lands a heavy elbow.
Sombero wants to hold on but Bowman pushes him away.
Sombero gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowman slips a nice elbow through Sombero's hands, connecting with Sombero's forehead.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sombero is looking to improve his position.
Bowman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sombero wants to get back to full guard.
Sombero has a hand on Bowman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bowman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sombero is working to get back to half guard.
Navorro Bowman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowman controlling the position easily from mount.
Sombero is looking to get to half guard.
Jorge Sombero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowman is landing with some decent strikes but Sombero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Navorro Bowman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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