PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Bowen (ranked 23186 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Scott (ranked 4580 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Bowen
vs
Scott

165 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Scott!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowen tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowen to the ground. Bowen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Scott rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.

Scott jumps into guard, dragging Bowen to the mat.
Bowen really is a fat lump.
Scott throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen prevents Scott from getting back to his feet.

Bowen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Scott wants to sweep here but Bowen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bowen is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowen is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott looks for the body kick but Bowen saw that one coming.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamie Bowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Scott.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.

Scott moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen misses with some punches.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bowen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bowen throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bowen goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Scott has Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
Scott pulls Bowen in to control the position.

Bowen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowen loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.

Bowen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scott!

Bowen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to improve position but can't.

Bowen tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott is trying to control Bowen's posture but Bowen avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bowen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Scott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scott manages to circle out of the way.
Bowen moves out of range of the body kick from Scott.
Bowen misses with a looping left.
Bowen tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowen throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowen is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Bowen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamie Bowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Bowen is looking for a counter combo.
Bowen scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bowen to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bowen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Bowen with that takedown attempt.
Bowen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamie Bowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowen tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowen to the ground. Bowen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowen throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bowen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scott leaves Bowen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bowen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowen misses with a straight right.
Jamie Bowen is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with the takedown

and Bowen moves into the clinch.
Bowen swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bowen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bowen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chris Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowen trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Bowen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bowen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Scott fails with the takedown

and Bowen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Bowen tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Bowen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bowen breaks from the clinch.
Scott shoots in but Bowen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowen tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Scott pushes Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen taking a breather.
Bowen working aggressively here.
Bowen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bowen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bowen manages to end up in side control.

Scott throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott rushes Bowen and presses him up against the cage.
Bowen trying to control the position but instead, Scott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowen into the cage.
Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowen.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott has Bowen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scott jumps guard but Bowen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bowen letting Scott take a breather here.
Bowen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.
Scott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Bowen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowen is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bowen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott avoiding damage.

That's four 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.
Bowen taking a breather.
Scott is trying to push Bowen away but Bowen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bowen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Scott is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Bowen off. It looks like it's working - Bowen slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Scott displaying calm under pressure there.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott throws a head kick that misses
and Bowen counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott looks for the body kick but Bowen saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Scott.
I think Scott 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Scott!