PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lowry (ranked 2113 p4p, 264 weight class) and Bingo Bango (ranked 6220 p4p, 569 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lowry
vs
Bango

185 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lowry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bango!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bango misses
and Lowry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lowry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lowry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bango.
It looked like Lowry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lowry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lowry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bango.
Lowry misses with a two punch combination.
Bango takes a swing at Lowry's ribcage but misses.
Bango tries to clinch up.
Lowry is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry throws a hook but Bango blocks it.
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowry.
Lowry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango has his takedown stuffed
and Bango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bango shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lowry as he jumps to the side.
Lowry looks to land a right hand but Bango moved out of range.
Bango fails with a takedown attempt.
Fred Lowry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.
Lowry throws a shot from downtown. Bango moves away and avoids it.
Lowry misses with a double jab

and Bango counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lowry trying to control from the bottom.
Bango controlling the pace.
It looks like Bango might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bango's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bango lands strikes from half guard.
Bango is taking a breather. Lowry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Bango.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango looks to land a strike but Lowry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bango's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bango content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bango lands a couple of digs.
Bango looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lowry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fred Lowry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lowry throws an overhand right that lands on Bango's shoulder, as Bango tries to avoid the shot.
Fred Lowry is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowry misses with an uppercut. Bango saw that one coming.
Bango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowry throws a lazy right hand but Bango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lowry just misses with a punch to the body.
Bango doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lowry counters with a straight right hand.
Bango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lowry has Bango up against the cage in a clinch.
Bango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lowry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowry.
A short right from Lowry on the inside.
Lowry is working Bango over against the cage.
Lowry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
Lowry has Bango pressed against the cage.
Bango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lowry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred Lowry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.
Bango wants a takedown.
Bango changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lowry fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango dives in and grabs Lowry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lowry pushes down on Bango's head and hops out.
Lowry looks to land a combination but Bango avoids it well.
Lowry throws a poor cross that misses

and Bango counters with a single leg into guard. Lowry didn't expect that.
Bango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bango's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bango with a nice head shot there.
Lowry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bango controls the pace.
Bingo Bango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lowry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lowry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bango can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango landing some decent shots from guard.

Bango stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lowry cracks Bango with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bango shoots for a double leg takedown but Lowry sprawls well. He's pushed Bango's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lowry clinches up with Bango and pushes him back against the cage.
Lowry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bango has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lowry after a bit of a struggle.
Lowry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lowry just leaning against Bango, taking a breather.
Bango goes for a takedown attempt but Lowry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango shoots for a double leg takedown but Lowry sprawls well. He's pushed Bango's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lowry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lowry backs off Bango throws a huge counter combo but Lowry manages to avoid it all.

Bango shoots in and gets a takedown into Lowry's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bango with a nice head shot there.
Bango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowry is keeping the position for now.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lowry wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bango is now in half guard.

Lowry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bango keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lowry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bango goes for a double leg but Lowry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lowry continues to drive forward.
Lowry keeps the fight on the outside.

Lowry moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowry.
Lowry landing knees to the head.
Lowry is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Lowry to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango can't find room to land a body shot as Lowry controls the action.
Lowry prevents the takedown attempt.
Bango wants a takedown but no success here.
Fred Lowry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango can't get the takedown.
Lowry avoiding damage.
Bango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bango has Lowry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lowry digs a right hand into Bango's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bango's gas tank.
Bango is trying to break the clinch but Lowry is controlling him.
Lowry lands with a right to the head.
Lowry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Bingo Bango has been cut.
Bango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lowry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bango looks to clinch
and Lowry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowry cracks Bango with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Bango is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lowry clinches with his opponent.
Bango is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowry finish him?
Lowry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Bango to work.
Lowry lands an elbow just above Bango 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bango seems to have recovered his senses.
Bango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowry stalling.
Lowry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bango's defenses.
Lowry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lowry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lowry lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry lands a damaging elbow.
Lowry is pressed up against the cage. Bango has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lowry down to the mat. Lowry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bango moves out of range of the strikes.
Bango tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lowry swivels and escapes.
Bango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lowry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bango, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowry keeps control of Bango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bango is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lowry working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lowry to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lowry prevents Bango from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lowry.
Lowry lands with a light punch inside.
Bango trying to stall but Lowry improves his position.
Lowry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bango has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lowry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowry.
Bango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lowry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lowry clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bingo Bango's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bango misses the shot to the body.
Bango goes for a double leg but Lowry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lowry continues to drive forward.
As Bango looks to move away, Lowry throws a big counter combo but Bango just gets out of the way.
Lowry misses the shot to the body.
Bango is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lowry with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Lowry.
Lowry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Bango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bango showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Bango.
Let's hope that Bango 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lowry wriggles free and stands up.
Bango with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lowry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lowry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowry misses with a wild combination.
Lowry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lowry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bango with the counter takedown but Lowry avoids it easily.
Bango closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bango throws a hook to the side of Lowry's head but Lowry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Lowry rushes Bango and presses him up against the cage.
Fred Lowry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lowry lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lowry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred Lowry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.

Bango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Lowry pushes Bango up against the cage in a clinch.
Bango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lowry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lowry has Bango pushed against the cage.
Lowry gets underhooks to prevent Bango's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lowry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowry is defending well.
Bango is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lowry stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lowry.
Lowry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lowry lands a nice elbow.
Lowry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bango's defenses.
Bango throws a head punch that misses.
Bango is working for takedown but Lowry is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lowry had his way with Bingo Bango in that round.
The cut man is working on Bingo Bango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A lazy left from Lowry finds it's target.
Lowry blocks a jab.

Lowry tries to sprawl but Bango drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bango in particular looking to stall.
Bango is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry wants to control but Bango is keeping busy.
Bango thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lowry's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lowry tries to kick Bango off but Bango keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Bango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lowry but Lowry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Lowry. No joy for Bango on that attempt.
Bango lands the left hand.
Bango has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lowry finds it's way round the side to connect with Bango's head.
Lowry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bango manages to avoid it.
And Bango tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lowry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowry.
Bango fails to land the takedown.
Fred Lowry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowry.
A little feinted left hand from Lowry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Bango shoots in and bounces Lowry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry looking to control.
Fred Lowry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bango is stalling in the full guard.
The adventures of Bango the control monster continue. Boring.
Lowry trying to keep a closed guard but Bango is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Bango not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bango throwing strikes from guard but Lowry blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowry manages to avoid it.
Lowry throws out a powerful jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lowry sizes up Bango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bango drops his hands momentarily and Lowry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fred Lowry.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lowry, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:44
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Lowry!