PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dos Santos
vs
Bowman

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bowman lands with a right hand.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos .
A nice side step and Bowman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bowman connects with a right hand. Dos Santos shakes it off.
Bowman digs a good body shot into Dos Santos 's ribs.
Bowman lands a lovely overhand right.
Bowman lands a glancing blow to the side of Dos Santos 's head.
Bowman connects with the punch.
Bowman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman lands with a nice body punch.
Bowman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowman lands an overhand right.
Bowman lands a body shot.
Bowman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Bowman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Bowman. Beautiful body shot.
Bowman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Bowman catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Bowman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman with a nice cross.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Bowman.
Bowman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos Santos .
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Dos Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowman connects with a body shot.
Bowman works Dos Santos 's body with a nice hook.
Terrell Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowman works Dos Santos 's body with a nice hook.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowman swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman works Dos Santos 's body with a nice hook.
Bowman throws a shot to the body.
Terrell Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bowman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bowman digs a good body shot into Dos Santos 's ribs.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowman punishes Dos Santos 's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Bowman - just one landing.
Bowman lands a body shot.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman lands a nice hook to Dos Santos 's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dos Santos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowman defends it nicely.
Bowman scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowman throws a shot to the body.
Bowman scores with a decent looking hook.
Bowman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Bowman is avoiding it.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowman, which made it look bad.
Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowman works the jab nicely.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowman defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Bowman. Beautiful body shot.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Bowman 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.

Bowman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcos Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bowman scores with a nice right hand.
Bowman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman lands a slapping body shot.
Bowman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Bowman connects with the punch.

Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to work over Bowman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowman wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowman, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Bowman lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowman stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowman lands with an overhand left.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowman takes a swing at Dos Santos 's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Bowman is staying active underneath Dos Santos , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos prevents Bowman from standing back up.
Bowman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying to control but can't.
Bowman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Bowman wants to get back to full guard.
Bowman is still trying to improve position.
Bowman is concentrating on defense, preventing Dos Santos from advancing position.
Bowman tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowman is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bowman does it's job there.
Bowman cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Bowman lands with a good body shot.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Dos Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman lands with a nice body punch.
Bowman lands an overhand right.
Bowman misses the shot to the body.
Bowman leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Dos Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Bowman circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos 's hands.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowman. That snapped Dos Santos 's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman lands a right hook to the body.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos 's ribs.
Bowman lands a body shot.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bowman digs a good body shot into Dos Santos 's ribs.
Bowman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Bowman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes down on Dos Santos 's head and hops out.
Bowman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowman lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowman scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bowman jabs at Dos Santos 's body.
Bowman lands the left hand.
Bowman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Bowman. Beautiful body shot.
Bowman connects with a looping right hand.

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

Dos Santos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bowman, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dos Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Dos Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick.
Bowman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos . Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bowman lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell Bowman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowman lands with an overhand left.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bowman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Bowman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes down on Dos Santos 's head and hops out.
Bowman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowman lands with a cross.
Bowman digs a good hook to Dos Santos 's body.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bowman scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bowman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowman scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman digs a good body shot into Dos Santos 's ribs.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowman swivels and escapes.
Bowman misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dos Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos .
Bowman lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Bowman.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Bowman is avoiding it.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Bowman is avoiding it.
Bowman scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowman but Bowman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terrell Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman scores with a jab. Dos Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowman digs a good hook to Dos Santos 's body.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos 's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcos Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Bowman semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bowman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Bowman!
After winning the bout, Terrell Bowman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.