PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Bowtie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero comes into the arena with José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zero
vs
Bowtie

190 cm
32
221 lbs
14 - 22 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Bowtie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bowtie clinches.
Bowtie is trying to stall.
Zero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowtie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowtie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bowtie leaning against his opponent.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow.
Bowtie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
Bowtie scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowtie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bowtie gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowtie is defending well.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Bowtie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bowtie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowtie lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bowtie.
Zero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bowtie prevents it.
Zero wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowtie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bowtie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bowtie digs a right hand into Zero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zero's gas tank.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Bowtie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowtie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowtie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bowtie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bowtie slows down the pace here.
Zero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Zero 's eye.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow.
Bowtie landing knees to the body.
Bowtie misses with a knee to the head.
Bowtie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Bowtie.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Zero 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie is pressed up against the cage. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bowtie down to the mat. Bowtie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bowtie stuns Zero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowtie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowtie stuns Zero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowtie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zero if he has to take too many more of those.
Bowtie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowtie lands a right hook to the body.
Zero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Bowtie.

Bowtie has managed to clinch.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside.
Bowtie lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Bowtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie working Zero over with knees to the body.
Bowtie avoiding damage.
Bowtie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zero blocks it with crossed arms.
Bowtie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Zero 's eye.
Bowtie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bowtie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bowtie throws a shot to the body.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Zero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowtie counters with a good low kick that Zero was not able to check.

Bowtie clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowtie lands a damaging elbow.
Bowtie presses Zero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bowtie misses with a knee to the head.
Bowtie works on Zero's body with a couple of short punches.
Bowtie lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow.
Bowtie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Zero 's eye.
Bowtie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowtie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowtie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bowtie lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment.
Zero tries for a takedown but Bowtie manages to get underhooks.
Bowtie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Bowtie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowtie counters with a nice body kick.
Bowtie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowtie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowtie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowtie throws a front kick that sends Zero stumbling back into the cage.

Bowtie moves into range and clinches up with Zero.
Zero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowtie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bowtie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bowtie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zero's face.

It looks like Max Zero has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowtie tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Bowtie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off.
Bowtie with a knee to the head.
Bowtie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bowtie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowtie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graham Bowtie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bowtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bowtie.
Bowtie lands a knee to the head.
Bowtie avoiding damage.
Bowtie working Zero over with knees to the body.
Bowtie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zero up against the cage.
A short right from Bowtie.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside that Zero shrugs off.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowtie is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bowtie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowtie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bowtie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zero wants a takedown.
Bowtie is struggling to control the position.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowtie is defending well.
Nice body punch from Bowtie.
Bowtie landing knees to the head.
Bowtie connects with a knee to the head.
Bowtie has Zero pushed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bowtie.
Bowtie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zero blocks it with crossed arms.
Bowtie lands an elbow just above Zero 's eye.

Zero has clasped his hands together around Bowtie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bowtie, who protects the arm well.
Bowtie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Zero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowtie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowtie is trying to control Zero's posture but Zero avoids it.
Bowtie trying to control but Zero flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowtie can't escape the position.

Zero working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Zero is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bowtie is defending well though. Zero let's go of the attempt for now.
Bowtie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zero's guard. Nice work there by Bowtie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bowtie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowtie tries to sprawl out of it but Zero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowtie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Max Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bowtie clinches up against the cage.
Zero can't get the takedown.
Bowtie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bowtie lands an elbow inside.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowtie effectively controlling the action here.
Bowtie landing knees to the head.
Bowtie pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Bowtie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Zero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zero has a takedown stuffed.
Bowtie lands a nice looking body shot.
Zero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zero walks into a stiff left hand from Bowtie.
Bowtie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zero will feel that in the morning.
Zero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bowtie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bowtie clinches up against the cage.
Bowtie with a knee to the head.
Bowtie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bowtie slowing the pace effectively.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bowtie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bowtie to work.
Bowtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bowtie has Zero pressed against the cage.
Bowtie lands a body shot.
Bowtie slows down the pace here.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowtie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zero letting Bowtie take a breather here.
Zero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowtie's elbow.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowtie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowtie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bowtie lands with a left to the head.
Bowtie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zero's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie with a knee to the head.
Bowtie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowtie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bowtie lands an elbow inside.
Bowtie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bowtie lands an elbow that stopped Zero in his tracks for a moment.
Bowtie connects with a knee to the head.

Zero is rocked!
Bowtie prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Zero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowtie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bowtie scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zero seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowtie.
Bowtie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowtie controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowtie working Zero over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bowtie.
Bowtie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowtie landing knees to the head.
Zero takes an elbow to the temple.
Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowtie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowtie landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bowtie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bowtie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowtie is struggling to control the position.
Bowtie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bowtie avoiding damage.
Zero wants to take the fight to the mat but Bowtie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowtie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowtie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zero's defenses.
Bowtie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zero blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Bowtie.
Bowtie landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowtie.
Zero is trying to drag Bowtie to the mat but Bowtie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Max Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Bowtie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowtie effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Bowtie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bowtie 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Bowtie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Graham Bowtie made sure he mentioned Hell's Balls Recovery (160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.