PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makebono Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makebono Bowen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

HowGSPSaysIt
vs
Bowen

184 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makebono Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen tries to close the distance and clinch but HowGSPSaysIt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bowen darts in and clinches HowGSPSaysIt up against the cage.
HowGSPSaysIt has Bowen pressed against the cage, preventing Bowen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
HowGSPSaysIt wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Bowen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowen lands a good knee to the midsection. HowGSPSaysIt won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bowen tries to break free but HowGSPSaysIt pushes him back against the cage.
Bowen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but HowGSPSaysIt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Bowen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowen throws a head kick but HowGSPSaysIt moves out of range.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bowen wants to stand up but HowGSPSaysIt is controlling him.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen wants to get back to his feet but HowGSPSaysIt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bowen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as HowGSPSaysIt controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from side mount.
HowGSPSaysIt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bowen gets caught flat footed, as HowGSPSaysIt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
HowGSPSaysIt stands and throws Bowen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bowen looks gassed!
Bowen is trying to escape the position but HowGSPSaysIt is controlling the position.
HowGSPSaysIt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bowen fails in his attempt to clinch.

HowGSPSaysIt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bowen!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from mount.
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.
HowGSPSaysIt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by HowGSPSaysIt.
Bowen trying to remain calm as HowGSPSaysIt controls from the top position.
HowGSPSaysIt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bowen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HowGSPSaysIt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bowen is being controlled here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bowen can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bowen!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the full mount.
HowGSPSaysIt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bowen for as long as he can get away with.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to finish Bowen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bowen!
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowen sprawls well initially but HowGSPSaysIt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bowen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HowGSPSaysIt passes Bowen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

HowGSPSaysIt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowen sprawls well initially but HowGSPSaysIt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
HowGSPSaysIt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
HowGSPSaysIt works his way into full mount!
Bowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than HowGSPSaysIt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowen can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the pace.
Bowen is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

HowGSPSaysIt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
HowGSPSaysIt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt pushing down on Bowen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HowGSPSaysIt, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!