PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Roberts
vs
Fowler

190 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fowler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roberts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.

Fowler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fowler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet.

Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fowler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fowler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fowler is trying to get an arm triangle but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts is pushing Fowler's head away, looking to escape. Fowler manages to hold on to the position though.
Fowler is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fowler is trying to get an arm triangle but Roberts is defending well.

Fowler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fowler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fowler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fowler is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fowler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Fowler drags him back down.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fowler connects with a decent elbow.
Fowler scores with punches from side control.
Roberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Fowler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fowler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fowler misses with the ground and pound.

Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fowler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fowler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Fowler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fowler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Fowler ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Fowler slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fowler somewhat.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Roberts forces Fowler back against the ropes and clinches.
Fowler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
Jeff Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fowler is out of range and Roberts settles back down.
Roberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fowler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts wants to slow Fowler down by chopping away at his legs.

Fowler gets tackled into the ropes by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
Fowler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Fowler ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fowler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Roberts wants to stand but Fowler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Fowler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Fowler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fowler off to one side.
Fowler is breathing heavily.
Roberts connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Austin Fowler has been cut.
Fowler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Fowler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fowler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts scores with a jab. Fowler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Fowler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fowler is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberts finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Fowler avoids it.
Fowler seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Fowler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Roberts leaves Fowler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Fowler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fowler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roberts is trying to stand up.
Roberts trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fowler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fowler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roberts manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fowler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fowler wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.

Fowler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Fowler has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fowler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Fowler has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Fowler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Fowler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fowler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fowler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fowler prevents Roberts from escaping the position.
Roberts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Fowler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fowler trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Fowler drags him back down.
Austin Fowler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fowler misses with the ground and pound.

Fowler is working to tighten is grip on Roberts's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Roberts has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fowler is really squeezing tight and eventually Roberts passes out! Fowler breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Austin Fowler!
An out of breath Austin Fowler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.