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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Bowen (ranked 4889 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cantona (ranked 5801 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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279 lbs
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187 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sal Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Cantona!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen stuffs the takedown.
Bowen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cantona looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bowen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cantona goes for a double leg but Bowen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowen continues to drive forward.
Eric Cantona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bowen. No joy for Cantona on that attempt.
Bowen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sal Bowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cantona.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bowen is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Cantona is defending well.
Bowen moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Cantona.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bowen decides to stand back up.
Bowen really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cantona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cantona shoots for a takedown but Bowen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bowen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bowen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cantona has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantona struggling a bit here.
Bowen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cantona shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowen defends it nicely.
Bowen appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cantona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bowen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bowen wants to stand but Cantona has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Bowen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cantona gets caught flat footed, as Bowen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cantona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bowen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bowen looking for a takedown.
Bowen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cantona prevents it.
Bowen pulls guard effortlessly.
Bowen is adopting a defensive guard.
Cantona won't allow Bowen to sweep him here.
Cantona is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantona's guard.
Bowen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bowen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cantona is looking to stand back up but Bowen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cantona.
Cantona wants to improve his position but Bowen is controlling well.
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cantona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cantona sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is working for a kimura but Cantona is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantona is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowen.
Bowen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cantona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen working the head and body with strikes.
Bowen wants to get back to his feet.
Cantona is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cantona.
Cantona tries to kick Bowen off but Bowen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cantona is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowen.
Bowen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cantona is just riding it out for now. Bowen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Bowen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bowen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cantona defends well and Bowen ends up having to push Cantona into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bowen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cantona defends it well.
Bowen tries to stand and escape but Cantona is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantona is holding on to half guard well.
Bowen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cantona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen 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.
Bowen tries to stand and escape but Cantona is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bowen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bowen prevents Cantona from improving his position.
Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cantona sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cantona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowen is nestled in close to Cantona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bowen is looking for a kimura but Cantona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowen to get the leverage.
Bowen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cantona is just riding it out for now. Bowen eventually gives up the hold.
Bowen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantona tries to roll over but Bowen keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cantona could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bowen has cracked it and Cantona is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bowen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sal Bowen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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