PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Bowling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bowling
vs
Green

178 cm
23
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Bowling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dallas Green!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowling stuffs the takedown.
Bowling misses with a double jab.
Roger Bowling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bowling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowling won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bowling is not content to let Green control the position.
Bowling gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green works his way into side control.
Bowling is trying to buck Green off.
Bowling is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Green working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throwing strikes but Bowling manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bowling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.

Bowling gets a takedown into half guard.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowling is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bowling is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Green's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowling is trying to improve his position.
Bowling is working hard here to advance position.

Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bowling is not content to let Green control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowling is being controlled here.

Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bowling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Bowling is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowling tries to hold on but Green postures up.

Green looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Green looking for a guillotine from mount but Bowling is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bowling?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bowling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Bowling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bowling seems content to control.
Green is looking to control Bowling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?

Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowling.
Bowling trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green wants to control but Bowling is keeping busy.

Bowling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is pressing down on Bowling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Bowling stops Green from standing up.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Dallas Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green seems keen to control Bowling's posture.
Bowling tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowling's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Bowling's legs - danger averted.
Green preventing the sweep.
Bowling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bowling keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bowling throws his legs up looking for a submission but Green uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bowling!

Green wants to finish this one by submission but Bowling is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Green.
Bowling is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a big shot there that rocks Bowling but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bowling is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Green working Bowling over with strikes here.
Green wants to control the pace but Bowling is squirming around nicely.
Green punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bowling is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bowling to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bowling fending off the submission attempt from Green.

Bowling showing good submission defense here.
Green has the hooks in. Bowling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good control from Green.

Bowling is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bowling scores with a three punch combo!
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowling tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowling to the ground. Bowling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bowling.
A jab from Bowling does it's job there.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowling circles away.

Bowling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Bowling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bowling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Green manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bowling has Green in his guard.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Green trying to control but Bowling is working from the bottom.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Bowling.

Bowling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Green escapes and throws Bowling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bowling is looking to reverse the position.
Bowling is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Bowling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bowling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bowling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowling wants to get back to his feet but Green drags him back down.
Green working the ground and pound.
Green looks up at the clock and then as Bowling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Green smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Green controls the position.
Green passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bowling!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green takes Bowling's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bowling is in trouble.
Bowling tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
Green has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bowling.
Bowling manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Bowling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowling wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Roger Bowling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bowling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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 Roger Bowling.
I think Green 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Green!