PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugu Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bowman
vs
Mason

172 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gugu Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with an uppercut

and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Gary Bowman has been cut.
Bowman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowman swivels and escapes.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Bowman to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason misses the jab.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason throws a hook but Bowman blocks it.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowman doesn't seem phased though.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowman as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the ropes. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Bowman moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Bowman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowman there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Bowman.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowman doesn't seem phased though.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bowman's head backwards.
Bowman tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Mason.
Bowman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman wants to clinch.
Bowman is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman slips a jab from Mason.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bowman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Bowman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gugu Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason clobbers Bowman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Bowman is out of range.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Mason with a nice cross.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Bowman shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Mason.

Gary Bowman's cut is getting worse.
Mason blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Gary Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Mason misses.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Bowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Bowman's head back.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason leaves Bowman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Bowman with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowman.
Gugu Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason scores with a jab.
Mason cracks Bowman with a good jab.
Mason cracks Bowman with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowman slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Bowman moved out of range.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Mason misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Bowman is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses the jab.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
Bowman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Bowman fails with the takedown.
Bowman slips a jab from Mason.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Bowman's head and hops out.
Mason lands the left hand.
Bowman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gugu Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mason dips to his left and cracks Bowman with an uppercut!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bowman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Bowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowman somewhat.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason with a jab.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mason scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Mason.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Bowman's head back.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason lands with a cross.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Bowman's head back.
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!
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut

and Bowman moves into the clinch.

Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowman wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Gugu Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes Mason against the ropes but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowman backs up against the ropes.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason works over Bowman's head and body with a nice combination.
Mason looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes Mason against the ropes but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason misses the jab.
Gary Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gugu Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gugu Mason!