PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bos ili Hadžija. Benjo Hadzija had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hadzija
vs
Bowness

175 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hadzija. No joy for Bowness on that attempt.
Hadzija connects with a body shot.

Hadzija gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bowness to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bowness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadzija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hadzija is looking to stand up but Bowness isn't so interested in that idea.

Hadzija pushes Bowness off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hadzija tries to bum rush Bowness with a series of wild strikes but Bowness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hadzija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hadzija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowness takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hadzija swinging wildly here.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hadzija with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hadzija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hadzija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowness wants to clinch up but Hadzija keeps it at a distance.
Hadzija throws a nice looking combination but Bowness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hadzija throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Hadzija does no damage.

Bowness closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowness lands in his opponent's guard.
Hadzija keeping full guard, as Bowness tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bowness accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hadzija has his feet on Bowness's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hadzija scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hadzija throws a series of punches but Bowness moves out of range.
Hadzija tries to bum rush Bowness with a series of wild strikes but Bowness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hadzija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Hadzija. Beautiful body shot.
Bowness shoots in for a double leg but Hadzija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Hadzija scores with a four punch combination!
Hadzija is looking to wear down Bowness with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hadzija throws a series of punches but Bowness moves out of range.
Hadzija lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hadzija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadzija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowness dives in and grabs Hadzija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadzija pushes down on Bowness's head and hops out.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bowness.
Some wild striking there from Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness shoots in but no luck this time.
Hadzija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Hadzija finds it's way through Bowness's defenses.
Hadzija looks to land a combination. Bowness sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hadzija scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Hadzija.
Hadzija scores with a nice right hand.
Hadzija lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hadzija.
Hadzija scores with a nice right hand.
Hadzija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hadzija throws a series of punches but Bowness avoids them all with ease.
Bowness showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hadzija.
Hadzija's corner calls for a 1-2. Hadzija obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hadzija bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowness's head.
Bowness shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hadzija as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bowness pushes Hadzija up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadzija prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowness is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowness looks gassed!

Hadzija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hadzija lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowness takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hadzija stalks Bowness and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bowness's face. Bowness staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Hadzija.
Benjo Hadzija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hadzija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hadzija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hadzija lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hadzija misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Hadzija.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadzija swinging wildly here.
Bowness throws a combination that misses
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija lands a jab to Bowness's midsection.
Bowness slips a jab and a cross from Hadzija.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjo Hadzija 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.

Hadzija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadzija swinging wildly here.
Hadzija bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowness's head.
Hadzija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowness dodges the punch combination from Hadzija.
Hadzija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hadzija moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bowness doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hadzija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hadzija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bowness with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hadzija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowness thinking.
Danga de danga de dang - Hadzija scores with a four punch combination!
Bowness is breathing heavily.
Hadzija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija throws out a powerful jab.
Hadzija throws a one two combo.
Hadzija lands a nice hook to Bowness's body. Bowness takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hadzija throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hadzija.
Danga de danga de dang - Hadzija scores with a four punch combination!
Bowness with a poor takedown
and Hadzija counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Bowness is rocked!
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bowness.
Hadzija bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowness's head.
Hadzija throws a one two combo.
Bowness is still on wobbly legs! Can Hadzija finish him?
Hadzija lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benjo Hadzija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadzija lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bowness can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hadzija and Bowness drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hadzija.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjo Hadzija!