PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGowen's choice of entrance music: Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Js
vs
McGowen

183 cm
22
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

198 cm
28
260 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamison McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Js with that takedown attempt.
A big right from McGowen misses.
McGowen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Js moves away from the strike by McGowen.
Js keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGowen lands with a shot to the body.
Js swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGowen cracks a nice hook into Js's ribs.
Jamison McGowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGowen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGowen lands a nice hook to Js's body. Js takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Js walks into a straight right hand from McGowen.
Js takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGowen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGowen thows a body shot but no joy.
McGowen cracks Js with a right hand to the side of the head.
Js ducks right into an uppercut from McGowen.
McGowen lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Js.
McGowen missing with a left hand there. Js was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGowen cracks Js with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGowen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Js in his tracks.
McGowen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Js.
McGowen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGowen swings for the body but Js moves out of range.
Js on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGowen misses with a body punch
and Js counters with a straight right hand.
Js shoots in for a double leg but McGowen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Js closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGowen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Js avoids the body shot from McGowen.
McGowen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen lunges at Js with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Js's hand.
Js takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGowen jabs Js to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGowen slips a jab from Js.

McGowen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Js to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Js is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Js stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGowen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McGowen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Js can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Js won't allow McGowen to get back to his feet.

McGowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Js is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Js wants to control from the top but McGowen keeps moving.

Js avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McGowen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Js has passed into half guard!
Js working the head and body with strikes.
Js drops an elbow to the side of McGowen's head.
Js lands strikes from half guard.
Js works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGowen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Js looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGowen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Js is taking a breather. McGowen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Js working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Js content to control rather than advance.

McGowen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Js pulls his head out easily.
Js controlling the action here.

McGowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGowen manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison McGowen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGowen works the jab nicely.
Js takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGowen drops his hands momentarily and Js takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from McGowen.
McGowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGowen misses with the combination.
McGowen misses the jab.
McGowen misses with a hook. Js ducked under it nicely.
McGowen digs a good body shot into Js's ribs.
McGowen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGowen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Js uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGowen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McGowen.
Js looks to score with a jab to the body but McGowen is just out of range.
McGowen scores with a body shot.
Js throws a lazy right hand but McGowen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Js throws a looping overhand right but McGowen ducks down to avoid it.
McGowen misses with a body shot.
Js gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGowen.
McGowen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGowen lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGowen. Js does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGowen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Js.
McGowen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Js has a takedown stuffed.
McGowen misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McGowen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGowen lands a lovely overhand right.
McGowen tries to bum rush Js with a series of wild strikes but Js uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Js misses the shot to the body.
McGowen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Js changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGowen tries to avoid it but Js manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGowen to the ground. McGowen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGowen connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for McGowen.
Js takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Js 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGowen scores with a hook to the body. Js takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Js walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGowen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Js looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Js shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Js was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is looking to get to half guard.
McGowen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Js can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGowen is looking to escape.
McGowen working to try and regain half guard.
Js looking to control but McGowen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGowen tries to hold on but Js postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Js cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGowen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Js landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGowen is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGowen tries to lock up and control but Js gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGowen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Js dominating with strikes here.
Js trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison McGowen 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.

McGowen throws a body punch but Js moves out of range.
Js fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGowen swings for the body but Js moves out of range.
McGowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Js moves away.
Js misses with an uppercut.
Jamison McGowen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Js misses its intended target.

McGowen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Js to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Js has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Js wants to pass the guard but McGowen is keeping the position.
Js with a nice head shot there.
Js trying to control the position from guard on top but McGowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Js avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McGowen working for a triangle but Js defends it easily.
McGowen keeping moving, preventing Js from controlling successfully.
McGowen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Js sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGowen's guard.
Js moves nicely into side control.
McGowen manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is looking to control Js's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGowen avoid being mounted?
McGowen tries to kick Js off in order to stand up. Js Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Js trying to control the action but McGowen is working from the bottom.
Js scoring with punches and elbows.
Js working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGowen tries to buck Js off but Js is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Js working the head and body with strikes.
Js working the ground and pound.

It looks like Jamison McGowen has been cut.
McGowen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McGowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McGowen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Js misses with a wild body shot.
Js throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGowen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Js misses the shot to the body.
Jamison McGowen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Js shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGowen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Js closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGowen quickly recovers to half guard.
McGowen is staying active underneath Js, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGowen tries to kick Js off but Js keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGowen is refusing to be controlled, as Js sits in half guard.
Bach Js overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Js looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

McGowen pushes Js off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen swings for the body but Js moves out of range.
Js misses with an uppercut.
Js throws a lazy right hand but McGowen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Js dives in and grabs McGowen's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGowen pushes down on Js's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Js lunges at McGowen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGowen's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGowen throws a shot to the body.
Js is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as McGowen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Js doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bach Js clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jamison McGowen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McGowen lands with a cross.
Js throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGowen leaves Js with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGowen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Js manages to avoid it.
McGowen throws a good cross that connects.
McGowen just misses with a punch to the body.
Js throws a hook to the side of McGowen's head but McGowen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Js is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGowen's half guard.
McGowen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Js.
Js prevents McGowen from improving his position.
Js prevents McGowen from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Js trying to control the action but McGowen is working from the bottom.

McGowen is defending against the submission attempts here by Js.
Js missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGowen tries to roll over but Js keeps him under control.
McGowen is trying to maintain the position but Js is very close to passing his half guard.
Js wants to control but McGowen is keeping him busy.
Js working the head and body with strikes.
McGowen tries to get to full guard but Js has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen wants to control but Js is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGowen wants to get back to his feet.

McGowen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Js pulls his head out easily.
McGowen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Js moves nicely into side control.
McGowen wants to control but Js postures up.
McGowen is not content to let Js control the position.
Js scores with a couple of short elbows.
Js trying to control the action but McGowen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen tries to bench press Js off him but Js keeps the position.
Js wants to control but McGowen is keeping him busy.
McGowen being controlled for a moment.
Js wants to control but McGowen is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGowen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Js lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGowen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

McGowen actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Js is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Js is trying to control the action in half guard but McGowen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGowen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bach Js had his way with Jamison McGowen in that round.
The cut man is working on Jamison McGowen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGowen lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McGowen as he connects with a hook.
Js misses with a hook.
McGowen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Js was well out of range. Poor timing from McGowen.
McGowen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGowen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Js takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Js shoots in and bounces McGowen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGowen is wriggling around but Js manages to pass to half guard.
Js performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Js manages to move to mount!
Js trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Js is landing with some decent strikes but McGowen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGowen can't escape the position.
Js controlling the pace for now.
McGowen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Js with shots to the head and body - McGowen looks very uncomfortable down there.

McGowen is rocked!

That has opened up Jamison McGowen's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Js controlling from the full mount.
Js working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGowen is still in real trouble! Can Js finish him?
Js with good strikes from the mount here!
Js unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McGowen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Js celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Js!
Bach Js retains his heavyweight title!