PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rick Showtime acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bowen
vs
Showtime

178 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Showtime clinches up with Bowen and pushes him back against the cage.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Showtime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Showtime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowen has him pressed against the cage.
Bowen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Showtime working hard to break the clinch.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Bowen is controlling the position.
Bowen tries to land knees in the clinch but Showtime avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Bowen is controlling him.
Bowen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Showtime is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowen won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Showtime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowen tries to pull guard but Showtime holds him up against the cage and eventually Bowen drops back down to his feet.

Bowen pulls guard successfully.
Bowen trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showtime controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Showtime tries to stand but Bowen is controlling from the bottom.
Showtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Showtime's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Showtime trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Showtime.
Showtime trying to control the position but Bowen is working away.

Showtime stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bowen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Showtime shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowen eats them both and turns towards Showtime to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowen takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Showtime.

That's four 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!

Showtime has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Showtime throws a sloppy head kick and Bowen moves out of range easily.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Showtime rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.
Showtime tries to break free but Bowen pushes him back against the cage.
Bowen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Showtime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Bowen holds him up against the cage and eventually Showtime drops back down to his feet.
Bowen tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Showtime 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.

Jab, jab by Showtime - just one landing.

Showtime has managed to clinch.
Showtime working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Showtime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowen just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime prevents a takedown attempt there.
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Bowen has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime jumps guard but Bowen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Showtime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Bowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.

Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bowen or perhaps it was just good defense by Showtime, which made it look bad.
Showtime unleashes a big counter combination but Bowen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Showtime bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Showtime taking a break here but Bowen is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime moves into full mount! Bowen won't be happy about that!
Showtime wants to control the pace but Bowen is squirming around nicely.
Showtime misses with a head shot.
Showtime looking to ground and pound but Bowen is blocking nicely.
Showtime wants to control the pace but Bowen is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Bowen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Showtime thowing shots but they're missing.

Showtime looking to secure an arm triangle but Bowen defends it well.
Bowen is squirming around, avoiding Showtime's attempts to control the action.
Showtime is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen tries to hold on but Showtime postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Showtime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Showtime lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowen backs up against the cage.
Showtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Showtime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Showtime decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bowen to his feet.
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Showtime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowen has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Showtime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowen pinned against the cage. Bowen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Showtime just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Showtime throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowen was covering up waiting for the punch and Showtime finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Showtime from controlling successfully.

Showtime stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime misses with a two punch combination.

Showtime rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.

Showtime jumps guard and drags Bowen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Showtime pulls Bowen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Bowen from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Showtime wants to sweep here but Bowen controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Showtime forces Bowen back against the cage and clinches.
Bobby Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowen keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowen has double underhooks.
Showtime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowen fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Showtime rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showtime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rick Showtime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Showtime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Showtime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Showtime 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!