PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daquan Bowman (ranked 1030 p4p, 133 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 967 p4p, 124 weight class). James Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bowman
vs
Smith

172 cm
20
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

176 cm
27
164 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Blue Moon

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daquan Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Bowman misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Bowman's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bowman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowman wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bowman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Bowman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Bowman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Smith works over Bowman with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith stays in close to Bowman's body and controls the position.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowman can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple.
Bowman is trying to control but can't.
Smith is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith winds up and cracks Bowman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Bowman trying to control but Smith postures up.
Bowman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Bowman trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bowman is trying is best to control the position here.
Bowman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Bowman throws out a powerful jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowman as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bowman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowman defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bowman is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith with the ground and pound but Bowman uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Smith stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowman is trying to keep Smith in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails with the takedown
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Bowman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowman.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Bowman lands a head kick!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowman.
Bowman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daquan Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowman tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Bowman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowman lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Bowman misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bowman.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowman's guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is putting a hurting on Bowman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Bowman is rocked!
Smith grinds an elbow into Bowman's temple.
Oh Bowman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman struggling a bit here.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bowman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smith turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!