PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aled Bowen (ranked 24476 p4p, 3894 weight class) and Abram Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abram Mitchell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aled Bowen's chin.

Bowen
vs
Mitchell

176 cm
26
166
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
165
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aled Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abram Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowen.
Bowen shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aled Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Bowen into the cage.
Mitchell prevents Bowen from breaking the clinch.

Bowen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.

Mitchell gets the takedown into side control.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Bowen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell working the ground and pound from side control.
Mitchell throws an elbow but Bowen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bowen some visible discomfort.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Bowen is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bowen struggling a bit here.
Mitchell lands an elbow.
Bowen struggling a bit here.
Mitchell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell working the head with strikes.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowen wants to control but Mitchell postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mitchell scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mitchell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Bowen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!

Bowen is looking for the choke from the back position but Mitchell is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell tries to break free.
Mitchell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Bowen tightening his grip on Mitchell, looking for the choke.

Bowen is looking for the choke from the back position but Mitchell is controlling his hands well.
Mitchell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bowen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to control his opponent's hands but Bowen gets his hands free.

Bowen is working for a rear naked choke. Mitchell is not defending it well and Bowen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mitchell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mitchell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aled Bowen!