PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bowles
vs
Rock

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Bowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Rock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rock manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowles is defended easily by Rock.
Rock dives in and grabs Bowles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowles pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Bowles fails with the takedown.
Rock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Bowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rock breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Rock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowles's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock won't allow Bowles to get back to his feet.
Bowles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock prevents Bowles from getting back to his feet.
Rock wants to get up but he can't break Bowles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bowles working a defensive guard here.

Alan Bowles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bowles misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowles is breathing heavily.
Rock misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Bowles.

Rock gets a clinch.

Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock moves into range and clinches up with Bowles.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowles wants to clinch but Rock slips to the side
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.

Bowles tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowles is trying to pull guard but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowles, pushing him back against the cage.
Bowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bowles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowles wants a takedown.

Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Rock gets a clinch.

Rock manages to break the clinch.

Rock rushes Bowles and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock darts in looking for a takedown but Bowles gets double underhooks and turns Rock into the cage.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bowles gets tackled into the cage by Rock. Rock maintains the clinch.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rock stands up out of the half guard.

Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Bowles shoots in.

Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock stops Bowles from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bowles.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bowles is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Rock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A combination from Rock does no damage.

Rock clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rock drives through and clinches with Bowles against the cage.
Bowles is trying to break free.

Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Bowles wants a takedown but no success here.

Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rock drives through and clinches with Bowles against the cage.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Bowles.

Bowles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is looking to stand up but Bowles won't let him.
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kevin Rock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Rock clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Bowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Bowles shows good takedown defense.

Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Bowles tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
It looks like Rock is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock trying to pass the guard but Bowles defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bowles pushes Rock off looking to stand but Rock dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kevin Rock.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rock dives in and scores a takedown into Bowles's guard.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rock wanted to stand there but Bowles had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowles working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rock moves into range and clinches up with Bowles.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowles.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowles but Bowles pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bowles tries to sprawl but Rock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bowles is looking to improve his position.
Rock tries to stand and escape but Bowles is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kevin Rock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowles but Bowles pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Bowles. No joy for Rock on that attempt.
Alan Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rock.
Rock takes a kick to the side of the head.

Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock lands an uppercut.

Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock stuffs the takedown.

Rock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bowles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowles tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles trying to remain calm as Rock controls from the top position.
Rock tries to stand but Bowles is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Rock was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Rock moves into range and clinches up with Bowles.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowles jumps guard but Rock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowles on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowles's guard now, I'm sure.
Bowles trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock stops Bowles from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rock!