PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Yakety Sax. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Fernandez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Fernandez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fernandez
vs
Bowman

183 cm
35
190 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernandez has time to react.
Bowman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandez.
We've been informed that Bowman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Nice body punch from Bowman.
Fernandez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernandez.
Bowman stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandez. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandez shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandez.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Bowman lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernandez trying to control the position but Bowman is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bowman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bowman stops Fernandez from passing to mount.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez is working Bowman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bowman can't do much from the bottom here.

Fernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fernandez is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowman regains half guard.
Bowman is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowman is looking to improve his position.

Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez working Bowman over with strikes.
Bowman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fernandez.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.
Bowman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bowman wants to stand up but Fernandez is controlling him.
Fernandez throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman wants to get back to his feet but Fernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Bowman.
Fernandez working some strikes from top position.
Fernandez is in close to Bowman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.

Fernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fernandez passes Bowman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bowman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Fernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
Fernandez wants to take a breather but Bowman is having none of it.
Fernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bowman kicks Fernandez off and gets back to his feet.
Bowman tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Bowman moves out of range.

Fernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Jason Fernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fernandez looking to score a takedown here. Bowman is defending well but Fernandez drives through and ends up in Bowman's guard.
Fernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez works over Bowman with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowman keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Bowman.
Bowman is looking to stand up but Fernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Jason Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.

Fernandez moves into full guard.
Bowman won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowman manages to get himself to full guard.

Bowman wants to sweep but no luck.

Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.

Fernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bowman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowman defends well.

Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Bowman pushes his legs off easily.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Bowman throws a big right hand that misses.

Bowman stands up from Fernandez's guard - Bowman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bowman tries to sprawl but Fernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Fernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowman sees it coming and defends easily.
Fernandez working Bowman over with strikes.
Bowman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez throwing shots but Bowman is blocking nicely.
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. Fernandez connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple.
Bowman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?

Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Bowman is defending well.
Bowman trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowman defending well though.
Fernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Bowman is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Bowman makes his way to full guard, as Fernandez worked for a kimura.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bowman has his feet on Fernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Bowman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Bowman lands.

Fernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Fernandez stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Fernandez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bowman lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fernandez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernandez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowman avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman tries to counter with a clinch but Fernandez shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowman misses the shot to the body.
Bowman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowman circles away.
Fernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Bowman.
Bowman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowman wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowman lands with an overhand left.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowman as he avoids it easily.
Fernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bowman swings for the body but Fernandez moves out of range.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Bowman, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes Bowman against the cage but Bowman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jason Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Fernandez persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Casey Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowman, which made it look bad.
Nice body punch from Bowman.
Good leg kick by Bowman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman scores with a body shot.
Bowman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bowman lands with a good body shot.
Fernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandez scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bowman.
Fernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowman defends well and Fernandez ends up having to push Bowman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bowman lands with a good body shot.
Bowman tries a head kick but it misses.

Bowman drops Fernandez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fernandez looks back up at him and smiles so Bowman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Fernandez is rocked!
Bowman lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman scores with a body shot.
Bowman fakes the body blow, causing Fernandez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fernandez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casey Bowman!