PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Gower is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gower
vs
NKone

165 cm
27
156 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

177 cm
32
157 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Urban Fighter

Perkele!

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NKone has Gower up against the cage in a clinch.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from NKone.
Gower avoiding damage as NKone throws knees to the body.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower misses with a body punch.
NKone missing with knees to the body.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NKone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Gower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
NKone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower blocks a body shot from NKone.

NKone breaks from the clinch.
Gower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gower.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower misses with a body shot.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
NKone works the jab nicely.

Gower clinches up against the cage.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
NKone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NKone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone prevents a body shot from Gower.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone scores with a knee to the head.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone taking a breather.
NKone blocking some punches.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower letting NKone take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on NKone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
NKone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gower up against the cage.
Gower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower gets through NKone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
NKone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NKone slows down the pace here.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
NKone takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
NKone jabs Gower right on the nose. Gower blinks but takes it well.
Gower throws a nice looking combination but NKone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gower fails with an attempt to clinch.
NKone blocks a jab.
Gower misses with a wild combination.
NKone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
NKone lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower looks to land a combination but NKone avoids it well.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gower avoids the body shot from NKone.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?
Gower misses with an uppercut.
Jeff Gower is winning the standup battle so far.
NKone throws a right hand that misses
and Gower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gower lands a nice looking body shot.
Gower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Gower misses
and NKone counters with a straight right hand.
NKone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from NKone! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. NKone does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gower tries to land a body kick

and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
NKone trying to control but Gower is working from the bottom.
NKone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
NKone wants to control from the top but Gower keeps moving.
Gower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as NKone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
NKone misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Gower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and NKone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gower scrambles back to his feet.
NKone dodges the punch combination from Gower.
Gower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and NKone counters with a left to the body.
Gower throws a head kick but NKone moves out of range.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
It looked like Gower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Gower.
NKone digs a good body shot into Gower's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gower looks to throw the jab but NKone is out of range.
Gower is looking to clinch but NKone is avoiding it.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
NKone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gower under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gower misses with a body punch
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Gower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NKone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gower looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Gower slips a straight right by NKone.
Gower is looking to wear down NKone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from NKone finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but NKone is just out of range.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gower defends it well.
NKone blocks a jab.
Gower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NKone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
NKone looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NKone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gower momentarily.
NKone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
NKone throws a leg kick
and NKone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gower takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from NKone! But no joy.
Gower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gower.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
Gower throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
Gower moves away from the strike by NKone.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone feints the counter takedown.
Gower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gower tries to close the distance and clinch up but NKone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NKone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gower momentarily.
NKone scores with a nice right hand.
NKone slips a straight right by Gower.
NKone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gower takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gower throws a predictable looking body shot
and NKone counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gower misses.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
NKone takes one to the side of the head.
Gower works NKone's body with a nice hook.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower lands a head shot.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. NKone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
NKone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
Gower throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
Gower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gower throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
NKone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ole NKone.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!