PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Bowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humberto Bowers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bowers
vs
Jameson

161 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

164 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Humberto Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jameson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jameson closes the distance and clinches.
Bowers really is a fat lump.

Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bowers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Jameson feints and as Bowers raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bowers holds on and takes a little breather.
Jameson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowers keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bowers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jameson, into his guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson trying to keep a closed guard but Bowers is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jameson is looking to stand back up but Bowers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jameson.
Bowers slows the pace down in half guard.
Jameson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowers is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowers fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Jameson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Bowers won't allow it.
Bowers prevents a takedown attempt there.

Bowers jumps into guard, dragging Jameson to the mat.
Jameson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jameson is working Bowers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jameson trying to control but Bowers is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Jameson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowers as he avoids it easily.
Bowers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jameson.
No joy there for Jameson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Bowers sprawls well.
Humberto Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jameson.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Bowers shows good takedown defense.
As Jameson tries to get set, Bowers tries to push him back and clinch up but Jameson manages to avoid the attempt.
Bowers dives in for a single leg takedown but Jameson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jameson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers dives in and grabs Jameson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes down on Bowers's head and hops out.
Jameson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jameson is fending him off so far but Bowers persists. Nope, Jameson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowers is just out of range.
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowers is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Bowers circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily.

Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jameson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowers is trying to get back to full guard.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Jameson is trying to work for a kimura but Bowers is defending well.
Humberto Bowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jameson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowers is trying to stand up here but Jameson is controlling him well.
Jameson misses with a head shot. Bowers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bowers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Bowers keeps moving.
Jameson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Jameson is trying to push Bowers away but Bowers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jameson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameson stops a takedown attempt from Bowers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jameson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jameson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Jameson misses
and Bowers counters with a three punch combo that has Jameson backing up. Jameson nods at Bowers to acknowledge the strikes.
Jameson misses with a takedown
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Bowers. No joy for Jameson on that attempt.

Jameson closes the distance and pushes Bowers back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Humberto Bowers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowers counters with a nice leg kick.
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowers.

Jameson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowers's guard now, I'm sure.

Bowers kicks Jameson off and gets to his feet.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Humberto Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jameson.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowers.
Jameson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowers defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowers is trying to break free.
Jameson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bowers smiles and moves away.
Humberto Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowers as he avoids it easily.
Bowers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Bowers circles away easily

and Bowers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bowers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
A shot in the inside from Bowers.
Bowers working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Bowers.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bowers has had enough of the clinch but Jameson keeps him there for the moment.
Bowers lands a right hand.

Bowers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bowers pushes Jameson off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Bowers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jameson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Bowers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Bowers gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease.
Bowers wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Bowers tries to clinch but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Bowers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jameson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bowers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jameson sprawls well. Jameson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowers gets slowly back to his feet.

Bowers looking to score a takedown here. Jameson is defending well but Bowers drives through and ends up in Jameson's guard.

Jameson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bowers passes into side control.
Jameson wants to control but Bowers postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Bowers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowers 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humberto Bowers!