PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge threesixfive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Howzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milton Howzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

threesixfive
vs
Howzer

200 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge threesixfive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Milton Howzer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

threesixfive rushes Howzer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
threesixfive tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howzer's elbow.
Howzer tries to pull guard but threesixfive won't allow it.
Howzer tries to break the clinch but threesixfive is controlling the position.

threesixfive has picked Howzer up - he's going for a ride! threesixfive dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
threesixfive is keen to just control but Howzer is a slippery customer.
threesixfive is thwarting Howzer's attempts to control the position.
Howzer is doing well to control the position and prevent threesixfive from advancing to side control.
threesixfive is controlling the pace.
threesixfive throwing shots but Howzer is blocking nicely.
Howzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
threesixfive is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from threesixfive.
Howzer trying to control from the bottom.

Howzer kicks off threesixfive and gets to his feet.
Howzer looks for a takedown but threesixfive sprawls well.

threesixfive moves into the clinch.
threesixfive wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howzer has him pressed against the cage.
threesixfive changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.

threesixfive looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howzer is trying to control the position but threesixfive postures up.
Howzer being controlled here, momentarily.
Howzer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Howzer is looking for a triangle but threesixfive pushes his legs off easily.
threesixfive in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive stays in close to Howzer's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howzer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
threesixfive controlling from the top position.
Howzer striking off his back but it's not causing threesixfive any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
threesixfive stopping the sweep attempt from Howzer.
Howzer keeping full guard, as threesixfive tries to pass.
Howzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

threesixfive stands and steps away. Howzer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Howzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
threesixfive moves in looking to clinch but Howzer pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge threesixfive dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

threesixfive avoids the head kick by Howzer.

threesixfive gets a takedown into half guard.
Howzer trying to control from the bottom.
threesixfive wants to pass to mount but Howzer is defending the position.
threesixfive missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
threesixfive seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
threesixfive seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howzer for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howzer gets back to full guard.
threesixfive working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells threesixfive's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
threesixfive wants to control from the top but Howzer keeps moving.
Howzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but threesixfive is one step ahead there.
threesixfive looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
threesixfive slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
threesixfive has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

threesixfive gets to his feet - Howzer follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howzer scores with a head kick.
threesixfive shoots in but Howzer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
threesixfive slips a jab and a cross from Howzer.
threesixfive throws a series of punches but Howzer moves out of range.

threesixfive shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howzer's guard.
threesixfive content to stall in guard here.
threesixfive stops Howzer from standing up.
threesixfive might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howzer is breathing heavily.
threesixfive is pushing down on Howzer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howzer is fighting to maintain full guard but threesixfive has managed to sneak the leg through.
Howzer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. threesixfive is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive prevents Howzer from improving his position.
Howzer wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if threesixfive is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Howzer is trying to control but can't.
threesixfive is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge threesixfive dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Howzer misses with a takedown attempt

and threesixfive counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
threesixfive in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
threesixfive is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Howzer looking for a sweep. Not yet Howzer, not yet.
Howzer is trying to keep threesixfive in close.
threesixfive lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Howzer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead threesixfive passes into side control.
threesixfive slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howzer struggling a bit here.
threesixfive is looking to take a break and control but Howzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howzer prevents threesixfive from improving position.
Howzer struggling a bit here.
threesixfive taking a break here but Howzer is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howzer tries to get to full guard but threesixfive has control of the leg.
threesixfive throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howzer has his takedown stuffed

and threesixfive counters with a nice double leg into side control. Howzer won't be happy with that.

threesixfive thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howzer tries to bench press threesixfive off him but threesixfive keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Howzer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
threesixfive tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Howzer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
threesixfive is looking to take a break and control but Howzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howzer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
threesixfive wants to free his trapped foot but Howzer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
threesixfive slips a nice elbow through Howzer's hands, connecting with Howzer's forehead.
threesixfive is taking a breather. Howzer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jorge threesixfive overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

threesixfive stands up out of the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge threesixfive showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for threesixfive, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge threesixfive!