PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donte Bowen (ranked 6383 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Poulin (ranked 4990 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Poulin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bowen
vs
Poulin

168 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donte Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Poulin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poulin clinches.

Poulin manages to break the clinch.

Poulin rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bowen pulls guard successfully.

Bowen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poulin preventing the sweep.
Poulin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulin tries to stand but Bowen is controlling from the bottom.
Poulin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Poulin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bowen dives into side control.
Bowen controlling the position.
Poulin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bowen connects with a decent elbow.
Poulin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bowen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bowen grinds an elbow into Poulin's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Poulin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bowen's guard! Nice work there by Poulin!
Bowen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poulin manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulin looks winded!
Bowen connects with a couple of short punches.
Bowen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poulin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poulin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bowen manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Bowen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Poulin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poulin tries to kick Bowen off but Bowen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poulin delivers a nice body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poulin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Poulin breaks from the clinch.

Poulin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poulin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poulin counters with a nice uppercut.

Poulin rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poulin breaks the clinch.
Bowen goes for a double leg but Poulin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poulin continues to drive forward.
Bowen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poulin is breathing heavily.

Poulin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Poulin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Poulin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poulin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowen is defending well for now.

Poulin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poulin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Poulin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowen doesn't seem phased though.

Poulin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowen, pushing him back against the cage.
Bowen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poulin pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Poulin misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Bowen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poulin tries to kick Bowen off in order to stand up. Bowen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Poulin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poulin to see if he's OK.
Poulin is looking to get back to his feet here but Bowen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Poulin's back.
Poulin is trying to get back to his feet but Bowen has full control of the position and if anything, Poulin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bowen controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poulin wants to get back to his feet.
Bowen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulin trying to get back to his feet but Bowen is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Poulin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Poulin rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.
Bowen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poulin has him pressed against the cage.

Bowen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Poulin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Poulin.

Poulin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulin throws a head kick but Bowen moves out of range.
Poulin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Poulin closes the distance and clinches.
Bowen blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bowen prevents Poulin from breaking the clinch.
Poulin stops a takedown attempt from Bowen.

Bowen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bowen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Poulin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Bowen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poulin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bowen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bowen is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bowen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Poulin misses

and Bowen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Poulin!
Poulin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulin is trying to stand up.
Bowen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poulin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Donte Bowen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poulin taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Poulin.
I think Poulin 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Poulin!
Chuck Poulin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.