PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Just For (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimi Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Just For has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

For
vs
Bauwens

225 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 16 - 0

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just For!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimi Bauwens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For scores with a one two! Bauwens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but For checks it
and For counters with a nice body shot.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Bauwens misses
and For counters with a one-two to the body.
Bauwens swings widly with a right hand
and For counters with a left to the body.
Bauwens swings away with a body shot that misses
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens tries a low kick but For avoids it.
Bauwens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and For counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Bauwens misses
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauwens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bauwens misses with a hook to the body
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Bauwens.
For scores with a body shot.
For scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
For changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauwens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
For shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bauwens eats them both and turns towards For to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
For fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
For is looking to wear down Bauwens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
For lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bauwens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and For counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bauwens thinking.
Bauwens throws a lazy uppercut
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauwens throws a body kick that misses
and For counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for For, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bauwens swings widly with a right hand
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
For lands a slapping body shot.
Bauwens misses with a shot to the body
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauwens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from For.
Bauwens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens throws a sloppy head kick
and For counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bauwens thinking.
Bauwens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
For lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens misses with a left hand
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but For checks it
and Bauwens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bauwens throws a right hand that misses
and For counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bauwens thinking.
Bauwens throws an overhand right that lands on For's shoulder, as For tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like For was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bauwens misses with a shot to the body
and For counters with a series of strikes. Bauwens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bauwens misses with a hook
and For counters with a stiff right hand.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For counters with a one-two to the body.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
For looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens walks into a stiff left hand from For.
Bauwens slips a jab and a cross from For.
Bauwens throws a right hand that misses
and For counters with a right hand to the body.
Bauwens swings widly with a right hand
and For cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bauwens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
For feints a jab promting Bauwens to slip. For then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bauwens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
For is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For counters with a nice body shot.
For throws a shot to the body.
For lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Bauwens throws a sloppy body shot
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bauwens misses with a lunging right hand
and For counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bauwens misses with a combination
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
For really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens looks to land a right hand but For moved out of range.
Bauwens misses with a shot to the body
and For counters with a nice body shot.
For is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bauwens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
For scores with a three punch combo!
For scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
For works Bauwens's body with a nice hook.
Bauwens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauwens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauwens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from For.
For connects with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Bauwens
and For counters with a series of strikes. Bauwens will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just For dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bauwens throws a leg kick
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauwens swings widly with a right hand
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bauwens throws a lazy uppercut
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by For.
Bauwens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Bauwens misses
and For counters with a three punch combo that has Bauwens backing up. Bauwens nods at For to acknowledge the strikes.
Bauwens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bauwens thinking.
For changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
For scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens misses with a right hand
and For counters with a one-two to the body.
For is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
For scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bauwens doesn't seem bothered though.
For lands a nice looking body shot.
For lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bauwens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, For has got the better of the exchanges.
Bauwens throws a right hand that misses
and For counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bauwens thinking.
For scores with a one two! Bauwens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
For lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bauwens at a distance.
Bauwens misses with a hook
and For counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bauwens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bauwens throws a leg kick
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
For lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauwens misses with a right hand
and For counters with a left to the body.
For slips under a jab from Bauwens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
For thuds a left hand into Bauwens's body.
For connects with a body shot.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but For checks it
and For counters with a stiff right hand.
For scores with a shot to the body.
Bauwens misses with a lunging right hand
and For counters with a nice body shot.
Bauwens throws a poor cross that misses
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
For lands a nice shot to the body.
For lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dimi Bauwens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
For displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bauwens throws an off balance right hand
and For counters with a nice uppercut.
For lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
For displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bauwens throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bauwens in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick from Bauwens is predictable there
and For counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
For scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bauwens doesn't seem bothered though.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens throws a leg kick
and For counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
For digs a good hook to Bauwens's body.
A nice combination there by For.
Bauwens throws a leg kick
and For counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bauwens thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For misses with the combination.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but For checks it
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Bauwens.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens tries to land a body kick
and For connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
For throws a good cross that connects.
For misses with a few strikes there.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bauwens loads up on a big right hand but For slips the punch.
Bauwens misses with a hook.
As Bauwens looks to move away, For throws a big counter combo but Bauwens just gets out of the way.
Just For is winning the standup battle so far.
Bauwens falls off balance throwing a combination
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
For lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bauwens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For moves away.
For went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bauwens throws a poor cross that misses
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
For works Bauwens's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just For dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bauwens throws a head kick that misses
and For counters with a one-two to the body.
Bauwens misses with a hook
and For counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bauwens misses with a right hand
and For counters with a series of strikes. Bauwens will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Bauwens misses
and For makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bauwens misses with a left hand
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens throws a right hand that misses
and For counters with a three punch combo that has Bauwens backing up. Bauwens nods at For to acknowledge the strikes.
For throws a combination. Bauwens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauwens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. For sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like For was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
For fails to land with a series of punches.
Bauwens misses with a left hand
and For cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bauwens ducks right into an uppercut from For.
Bauwens throws a lazy uppercut
and For counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
For lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bauwens at a distance.
Bauwens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Bauwens.
For punishes Bauwens's body with a nice straight punch.
Bauwens misses with a hook
and For counters with a three punch combo that has Bauwens backing up. Bauwens nods at For to acknowledge the strikes.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a right hand to the body.
Bauwens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Bauwens.
Bauwens throws a combination that misses
and For counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauwens misses with an uppercut
and For counters with a one-two to the body.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bauwens is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bauwens swings widly with a right hand
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dimi Bauwens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Just For is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
For is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bauwens can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens misses with a lunging right hand
and For counters with a series of strikes. Bauwens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bauwens throws an off balance right hand
letting For counter with a right hand.
Just For is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by For.
Nice body punch from For.
For lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by For.
Bauwens throws a predictable looking body shot
and For counters with a two punch combo.
Bauwens misses with a hook
and For counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bauwens misses with a leg kick
and For counters with a one-two to the body.
For jabs Bauwens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Bauwens is predictable there
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauwens throws a head kick that misses
and For counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
For dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
For punishes Bauwens's body with a nice straight punch.
For scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bauwens doesn't seem bothered though.
Bauwens throws a leg kick that is checked
and For counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but For checks it
and For counters with a two punch combo.
For with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bauwens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bauwens throws a sloppy body shot
enabling For to counter with a crisp jab.
Bauwens misses with a left hand
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
For works Bauwens's body with a nice hook.
For dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens throws a lazy uppercut
and For counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bauwens thows a leg kick but For checks it
and For counters with a left and a right that stings Bauwens.
Bauwens throws an off balance right hand
and For counters with a three punch combo that has Bauwens backing up. Bauwens nods at For to acknowledge the strikes.
For throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bauwens misses with a lunging right hand
and For counters with a two punch combo.
Bauwens misses with a jab to the body
and For counters with a lovely shot to the body.
For jabs Bauwens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bauwens misses with a shot to the body
and For counters with a series of strikes. Bauwens will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauwens throws a predictable looking body shot
and For counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bauwens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and For counters with a two punch combo.
For lands with a nice combination. Bauwens backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Just For showed his dominance in that final round.
Well For 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just For!