PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Clowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

English
vs
Clowes

193 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

198 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Benjamin English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xander Clowes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

English closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clowes to the mat! Clowes manages to get full guard.
English chips away with some ground and pound.
English being controlled here momentarily.
Clowes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clowes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Clowes has wrist control.
Clowes looking to control.
English throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
English throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clowes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
English 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.

Clowes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and English defends well.
Clowes looking to hit a scissor sweep but English is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clowes is trying to control the position but English postures up.
Clowes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clowes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clowes looking to control.
English throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English postures up in Clowes's guard and throws a big left but Clowes blocks it.
Clowes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells English's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English works over Clowes with some ground and pound from guard.
Clowes wants to stand but English is controlling the position.
English postures up.
English missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clowes pulls English in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clowes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Clowes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clowes looks winded!
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clowes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
English with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clowes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
English working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clowes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
English postures up and lands a big shot to Clowes's brow.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
English postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clowes is trying to keep English in close.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English throwing strikes but missing.
English throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clowes looking to hit a scissor sweep but English is one step ahead there.
English postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clowes striking off his back but it's not causing English any problems.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
English throws a big elbow that misses.
Clowes wants to stand and escape but English is having none of it.
English stands up over Clowes, 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.

Benjamin English dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clowes fails with the takedown.
English stuffs the takedown attempt from Clowes. Clowes gets slowly back to his feet.
Clowes darts in looking for a takedown but English gets double underhooks and turns Clowes into the cage.
Benjamin English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Clowes.
Clowes swinging wildly here.
English lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clowes is defended easily by English.
English throwing a counter right hand but Clowes manages to avoid it.
Clowes is breathing heavily.
Clowes tries to bum rush English with a series of wild strikes but English uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? English is fending him off so far but Clowes persists. Nope, English circles away and we're back to standing.
English scores with a jab. Clowes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
English tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clowes swivels and escapes.
Clowes fails with a takedown attempt.
English swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clowes stuffs the takedown.
English shoots in for a takedown but Clowes shows good takedown defense.
English shoots in and drives through. Clowes sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clowes is defended easily by English.
English throwing a counter right hand but Clowes manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from English.
Clowes wants to counter with a clinch but English pushes him away.
English slaps away a takedown attempt from Clowes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Clowes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benjamin English overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English is working Clowes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
English is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
English works over Clowes with some ground and pound from guard.
English working some strikes from top position.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
English cracks Clowes with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
English throws an elbow that misses. Clowes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in English's guard. Nice move by Clowes!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English controls Clowes momentarily but Clowes frees himself.

Clowes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! English is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! English has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
English cracks Clowes with a solid left hand.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin English dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Clowes shoots in for a takedown but English shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
English appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from English is defended easily by Clowes.
Clowes is looking to clinch but English is avoiding it.
As Clowes looks to move away, English throws a big counter combo bu Clowes just gets out of the way.
English avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
English feinted with a counter takedown.
English shoots for a takedown but Clowes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As English backs off Clowes throws a huge counter combo but English manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clowes.
Clowes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clowes goes for a double leg but English avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as English continues to drive forward.
Benjamin English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Clowes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clowes closes this distance looking for a takedown but English circles away.
English closes the distance and clinches up with Clowes, looking for a takedown. English pushes Clowes against the cage but Clowes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
English fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
English stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and English wants it to stay on the feet.
English dives in and grabs Clowes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clowes pushes down on English's head and hops out.
English is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clowes can do to turn this around?
Clowes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but English defends well and Clowes ends up having to push English into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

English shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English throwing strikes but missing.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clowes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
English postures up in Clowes's guard and throws a big left but Clowes blocks it.
Clowes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
English won't allow Clowes to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Clowes has wrist control.
English postures up and lands a big shot to Clowes's brow.
Clowes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Clowes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. English doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. English manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English lands a couple of elbows.
English stopping the sweep attempt from Clowes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English postures up in Clowes's guard and throws a big left but Clowes blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
English will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

English bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
English working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
English tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clowes pushes English away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, English gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clowes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clowes keeps trying to improve his position.
Xander Clowes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin English is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clowes looks to move to half guard but instead English has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin English showed his dominance in that final round.
Well English has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin English!