PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Bowles (ranked 5922 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Chung (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bowles
vs
Chung

169 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolen Bowles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wang Chung!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chung backs up against the cage.

It looks like Wang Chung has been cut.
Chung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Chung looks to move away, Bowles throws a big counter combo but Chung just gets out of the way.
Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles tries to clinch up.

Chung moves into the clinch.
Chung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowles has him pressed against the cage.
Bowles prevents Chung from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bowles being controlled against the cage.
Chung wants to take the fight to the mat but Bowles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bowles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Bowles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chung is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowles has double underhooks.
Chung is trying to pull guard but Bowles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Chung can't get the takedown.
Bowles lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chung fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bowles .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles wants to stall.
Bowles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bowles .
Bowles has Chung pressed against the cage, preventing Chung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
Chung tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bowles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chung is keeping busy.
Maybe Bowles would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Chung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rolen Bowles .
A left and a right from Bowles both land. Nice combination.
Bowles moves in looking to clinch but Chung pushes him off.
Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bowles takes the fight into the clinch.
Chung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowles lands a hook that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowles wants to stall.
Bowles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bowles lands a body shot.
Bowles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowles .
With the fighters up against the cage, Chung throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung looking to slow down the pace here.
Bowles lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Bowles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Chung's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chung misses with a takedown
and Chung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Chung.
Bowles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chung doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chung shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowles wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles digs a good hook to Chung's body.
Chung is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowles darts in and clinches Chung up against the cage.
Chung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Bowles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chung is trying to pull guard but Bowles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowles lands a body punch.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowles .
Chung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowles scores with a hook to the body.
Bowles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolen Bowles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Chung turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chung manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowles is looking to reverse the position.
Bowles is working hard here to advance position.
Bowles wants to get back to his feet but Chung is dominant here and he's now got Bowles 's back!
Chung keeps control of the position as Bowles tries to break free.
Chung has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bowles 's body.
Bowles trying to get back to his feet but Chung is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles tries to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Chung. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bowles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chung on the ground.
Chung keeps control of the position easily here as Bowles tries to buck him off.
Bowles wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bowles fending off the submission attempt from Chung.
Chung not allowing Bowles to control his hands.
Bowles tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung gets his hands free as Bowles looks to control.
Chung controlling the position well here. Bowles rolled but Chung kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bowles is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Bowles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wang Chung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chung closes the distance and clinches.
Bowles is pressed up against the cage. Chung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bowles down to the mat. Bowles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bowles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chung with the counter takedown but Bowles avoids it easily.
Bowles throws a series of strikes that have Chung backpedaling.
Chung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Chung clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chung can do to turn this around?
Chung jumps guard but Bowles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowles is working Chung over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowles to keep the fight standing.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Bowles pushes Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bowles .
Bowles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Chung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chung looking to slow down the pace here.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants a takedown.
Bowles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bowles scores with a shot to the side of Chung's head.
Bowles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bowles lands a shoulder strike.

Chung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bowles working for a triangle but Chung defends it easily.
Wang Chung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chung is aware though and is defending well.
Bowles has momentary wrist control but Chung slips an elbow through the middle.
Chung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Bowles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chung sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bowles wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung throws a lazy head kick
and Bowles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wang Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolen Bowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chung somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolen Bowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowles , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Rolen Bowles !
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rolen Bowles !
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Rolen Bowles !

Rolen Bowles wins by unanimous decision!