PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claus Bandingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Clowsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clowsley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fort Minor Remember the Name (Hardstyle remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bandingo
vs
Clowsley

170 cm
22
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claus Bandingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Clowsley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandingo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clowsley tries to get to full guard but Bandingo has control of the leg.
Bandingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clowsley is in trouble now - Bandingo has advanced to mount!

Bandingo is working for a guillotine from mount but Clowsley frees his head quite easily.

Bandingo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Clowsley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Clowsley!
Clowsley throwing strikes from guard but Bandingo blocks nicely.
Clowsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clowsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clowsley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandingo trying to keep a closed guard but Clowsley is proving a slippery customer.

Bandingo has his foot on Clowsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clowsley works his way back into a safe position though.

Bandingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clowsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bandingo has his foot on Clowsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clowsley works his way back into a safe position though.

Bandingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clowsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bandingo looking for a guillotine here but Clowsley defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley throwing strikes from guard but Bandingo blocks nicely.

Clowsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clowsley has managed to get both his arms back between Bandingo's legs - danger averted.
Clowsley cracks Bandingo with a solid left hand.
Clowsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bandingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clowsley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clowsley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clowsley looking to sit in guard and control but Bandingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley keeping moving, preventing Bandingo from controlling successfully.
Bandingo thows a big elbow that misses.

Bandingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clowsley dives on top into guard.

Bandingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandingo is trying to control the position but Clowsley postures up.

Bandingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clowsley is aware though and is defending well.

Bandingo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clowsley uses it to pass to side control.
Bandingo is breathing heavily.

Clowsley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandingo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Clowsley stands up out of the half guard.
Bandingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clowsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandingo.
Bandingo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Clowsley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clowsley.
Clowsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clowsley connects with a couple of short punches.
Clowsley trying to control but Bandingo is working from the bottom.
Clowsley is in close to Bandingo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Bandingo dominated that round.
That's time! Bandingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Clowsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandingo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clowsley somewhat.

Clowsley scores with a takedown into Bandingo's guard.

Bandingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clowsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bandingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clowsley defends it easily.
Clowsley advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandingo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clowsley is putting a hurting on Bandingo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandingo struggling a bit here.
Bandingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clowsley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bandingo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Bandingo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clowsley pulls his head out easily.
Bandingo wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandingo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandingo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clowsley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clowsley's back!
Clowsley trying to control the position but Bandingo manages to sink in the hooks.
Clowsley breaks Bandingo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Bandingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clowsley defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bandingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clowsley defends well.
Clowsley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clowsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bandingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandingo actively working from the bottom here.
Bandingo tries to roll over but Clowsley keeps him under control.

Bandingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Clowsley there.
Clowsley not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bandingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandingo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clowsley.

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.

Clowsley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandingo is just riding it out for now. Clowsley eventually gives up the hold.
Clowsley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandingo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bandingo trying to hold on to Clowsley's head to control him but Clowsley postures up.
Bandingo is refusing to be controlled, as Clowsley sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Bandingo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bandingo fails with the takedown
and Clowsley counters with a thumping low kick.
Bandingo with a poor takedown

and Clowsley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clowsley.
Clowsley postures up and lands a big shot to Bandingo's brow.
Clowsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bandingo looking for a guillotine here but Clowsley defends easily.
Bandingo keeping moving, preventing Clowsley from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandingo controls Clowsley momentarily but Clowsley frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bandingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clowsley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bandingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clowsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clowsley is looking to stand up but Bandingo won't let him.

Bandingo is looking for a triangle here but Clowsley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Clowsley wants to stand but Bandingo is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bandingo struggling a bit here.
Clowsley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clowsley with the ground and pound but Bandingo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bandingo moves into full guard.

Bandingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clowsley defends it easily.

Bandingo is looking for a triangle here but Clowsley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Clowsley crashes against the mat.
Bandingo dodges the ground and pound from Clowsley.
The ground and pound from Clowsley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bandingo gets back to half guard.

Bandingo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clowsley stalling away here and it's allowed Bandingo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clowsley wants to control from the top but Bandingo keeps moving.
Clowsley postures up.
Rowan Clowsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clowsley thows a big elbow that misses.

Bandingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clowsley is aware though and is defending well.

Bandingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clowsley tries to stand but Bandingo is controlling from the bottom.
Clowsley working some strikes from top position.

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 Claus Bandingo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandingo, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Bandingo!