PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bowman
vs
Fierro

172 cm
19
133 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

175 cm
29
112 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fierro.

It looks like Gary Bowman has been cut.

Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fierro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bowman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bowman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fierro because Bowman loaded up on that one.
Bowman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bowman 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.
Fierro can't escape the position.
Bowman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bowman throwing strikes here but Fierro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fierro is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fierro has given up his back. Will we see Bowman going for some submissions?
Fierro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierro is trying to break free.
Bowman struggling to land strikes to the head as Fierro covers up.

Fierro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bowman.
Bowman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fierro trying to control the hands but Bowman breaks the grip.
Bowman controlling the position well here. Fierro rolled but Bowman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Bowman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bowman checks a low kick from Fierro.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowman.
Fierro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gary Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fierro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fierro as he jumps to the side.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fierro scores with a sloppy right hand. Bowman should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Bowman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fierro throws a leg kick that misses.
Fierro misses with a takedown attempt

and Bowman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fierro's guard now.
Bowman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fierro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowman wants to stand but Fierro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gary Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Bowman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fierro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowman tries a head kick but it misses.
Fierro connects with a right hand. Bowman shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman slips a jab and a cross from Fierro.
Fierro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gary Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fierro scores with a body shot.
Bowman misses with a shot to the body
and Fierro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fierro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bowman's head backwards.
Luis Fierro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fierro's corner calls for a 1-2. Fierro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fierro tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily

and Bowman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gary Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Fierro.
Bowman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fierro after a bit of a struggle.
Fierro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierro tries to score a body lock takedown but Bowman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bowman pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fierro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bowman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Fierro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bowman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fierro scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowman lands in his opponent's guard.

Bowman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fierro dives on top into guard.
Bowman working a defensive guard here.
Fierro tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard.
Bowman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fierro trying to move into half guard but instead Bowman has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierro has a closed guard, preventing Bowman from standing up.

Bowman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bowman looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fierro trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Bowman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bowman pushes Fierro up against the ropes in a clinch.

Bowman pulls guard.
Bowman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fierro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowman is adopting a defensive guard.

Bowman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Bowman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fierro defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fierro defends it easily.
Fierro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowman wants to stand up but Fierro is controlling him.
Fierro wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.

Bowman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fierro passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierro wants to control but Bowman is keeping him busy.
Bowman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fierro is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fierro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bowman is not content to let Fierro control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luis Fierro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fierro lands a nice shot to the body.
Fierro sizes up Bowman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fierro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierro misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Fierro misses.
Fierro tries to clinch up.
Fierro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Fierro persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Fierro scores with a four punch combination!
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bowman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman trying to control but Fierro is having none of it.
Fierro is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Bowman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Fierro.
I think Bowman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Gary Bowman!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Gary Bowman!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gary Bowman!

Gary Bowman wins by unanimous decision!