PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Haynes (ranked 24819 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Fowler (ranked 4999 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasey Haynes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Haynes
vs
Fowler

215 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasey Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fowler circles away.
Fowler shapes to counter with a head kick.

Fowler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haynes is looking to control Fowler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haynes avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes tries to get to full guard but Fowler has control of the leg.
Fowler not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haynes.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.
Fowler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haynes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Let's hope that Fowler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fowler won't allow Haynes to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fowler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aaron Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler scores with a jab.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haynes swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fowler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haynes!
Fowler wants to control for a moment but Haynes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fowler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haynes is controlling Fowler's trapped leg to prevent Fowler from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fowler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fowler throwing shots but Haynes is blocking nicely.
Fowler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fowler thows a huge punch but Haynes dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haynes wants to improve his position but Fowler is controlling well.
Fowler tries to pass to full mount but Haynes defends it.
Fowler prevents Haynes from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fowler is thwarting Haynes's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Fowler dominated that round.
That's time! Haynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fowler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haynes's guard.
Haynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Haynes gets to his feet. Fowler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good exchange - Fowler coming out on top.

Fowler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haynes's half guard.

Haynes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fowler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haynes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fowler blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fowler tightens his grip and picks Haynes up, before dumping him to the ground. Haynes manages to land in guard.

Haynes is looking for a triangle but Fowler pushes his legs off easily.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Haynes trying to control the position.
Fowler stands and throws Haynes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haynes is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes is trying to control Fowler's posture but Fowler avoids it.
Haynes is looking for a sweep.
Fowler works to advance to full mount. Haynes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fowler trying to control but Haynes is having none of it.
Aaron Fowler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fowler working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Haynes slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes has his hands clasped together around Fowler's back. He's all about the action.
Haynes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fowler is working away from the top position though.
Fowler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Haynes's thigh. Haynes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.
Haynes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haynes keeping full guard, as Fowler tries to pass.
Fowler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fowler tries to work over Haynes's front leg with a kick but Haynes checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haynes shoots in but Fowler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fowler throws a head kick but Haynes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Fowler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Haynes gets caught napping as Fowler dives in and scores a takedown. Haynes manages to retain guard.
Fowler pushing down on Haynes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fowler is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes is staying active underneath Fowler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes wants to improve his position but Fowler is controlling well.
Haynes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fowler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haynes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is looking to advance position but Haynes won't allow it.
Haynes tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
Fowler trying to control the pace.
Haynes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fowler thows a huge punch but Haynes dodges it nicely.
Haynes tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fowler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fowler controlling from side mount.
Haynes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fowler off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes avoiding Fowler 's attempts to control his hands.

Haynes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Haynes scores with strikes from the back.
Fowler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haynes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Haynes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Haynes looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes not allowing Fowler to control his hands.
Fowler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fowler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fowler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fowler is trying to escape the mount.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fowler tries to buck Haynes off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Haynes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fowler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!