PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bowman (ranked 2849 p4p, 386 weight class) and Andy Rothschild (ranked 1794 p4p, 268 weight class). Rothschild is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden- Wrathchild. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bowman
vs
Rothschild

178 cm
33
177 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

180 cm
27
183 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Rothschild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Rothschild misses with a double jab.
Bowman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense.
Rothschild tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it.
Bowman avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild throws a series of punches but Bowman avoids them all with ease.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rothschild darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rothschild pinned against the cage. Rothschild gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rothschild scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bowman manages to mount him!
Bowman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bowman dominating with strikes here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bowman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bowman landing punches.
BOOM! Bowman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Bowman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rothschild turns into him and now he's in Bowman's guard.
Rothschild wants to get up but he can't break Bowman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying to control the position but Rothschild postures up.
Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Bowman.
Bowman has a closed guard, preventing Rothschild from standing up.
Rothschild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothschild being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rothschild gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rothschild scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman blocks a low kick nicely.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in but Rothschild avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothschild manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rothschild stuffs the takedown.
Rothschild connects with a looping right hand.
Rothschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rothschild is looking to land body kicks.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Bowman walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.

Bowman is rocked!

It looks like Tom Bowman has been cut.
Rothschild lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bowman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rothschild dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rothschild!
Andy Rothschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tom Bowman was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a great fighter and tonight he had the better of me and won fair and square.'.