PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cub Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bowlsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galloway kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jump Around by House of Pain. Bowlsby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuck You Im Drunk. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Galloway
vs
Bowlsby

188 cm
31
175 lbs
13 - 22 - 1

185 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cub Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bowlsby!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway tries to clinch but Bowlsby moves out of range.
Cub Galloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bowlsby misses.
Bowlsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowlsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowlsby looks to land a left hand but Galloway moved out of range nicely.
Galloway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowlsby loads up on a big right hand but Galloway slips the punch.
Bowlsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowlsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowlsby loads up on a big right hand but Galloway slips the punch.

Galloway has Bowlsby up against the cage in a clinch.
Galloway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Galloway.
Bowlsby avoiding damage as Galloway throws knees to the body.
Galloway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galloway trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowlsby blocks an elbow strike.
Galloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowlsby up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Galloway.
Bowlsby wants to get back to striking at distance but Galloway won't allow it.
Galloway stalling.
Bowlsby avoids the elbow strike from Galloway, against the cage.
Galloway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bowlsby dodges an elbow strike from Galloway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway stalling against the cage.
Bowlsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Galloway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bowlsby can turn it around.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Galloway.
Bowlsby misses the jab.
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowlsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galloway tries to clinch but Bowlsby is having none of it.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowlsby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bowlsby blocks a head kick by Galloway.
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!
Bowlsby throws out a loose jab but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galloway lands a nice hook to Bowlsby's body. Bowlsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowlsby throws a series of punches but Galloway avoids them all with ease.
Bowlsby misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsby moves out of range of the body kick from Galloway.
Bowlsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Galloway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowlsby doesn't seem phased though.
Bowlsby throws a series of punches but Galloway moves out of range.
Galloway throws a nice head kick!

Galloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowlsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Galloway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bowlsby up against the cage.
Galloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowlsby's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Bowlsby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowlsby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galloway lands an elbow just above Bowlsby 's eye.
Bowlsby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galloway has him pressed against the cage.
Bowlsby blocks an elbow strike.
Bowlsby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galloway lands an elbow just above Bowlsby 's eye.
Galloway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowlsby up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cub Galloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bowlsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowlsby.
Bowlsby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowlsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowlsby throws a combination. Galloway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cub Galloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowlsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Galloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowlsby finds it's way round the side to connect with Galloway's head.

Galloway forces Bowlsby back against the cage and clinches.
Galloway lands an elbow inside.
Galloway has Bowlsby pushed against the cage.
Bowlsby is trying to push Galloway away but Galloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galloway stalling against the cage.
Bowlsby avoiding damage as Galloway throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowlsby is trying to break the clinch but Galloway is controlling him.
Galloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Galloway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bowlsby blocks an elbow strike.

Bowlsby breaks from the clinch.
Galloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowlsby misses with a hook.
Bowlsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowlsby misses with a straight right.
Galloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowlsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowlsby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Galloway takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galloway darts in and clinches Bowlsby up against the cage.
Bowlsby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galloway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Galloway.
Bowlsby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowlsby is looking to break free of the clinch but Galloway has double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bowlsby manages to break the clinch.

Bowlsby gets tackled into the cage by Galloway. Galloway maintains the clinch.
Bowlsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Bowlsby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowlsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Galloway stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway prevents Bowlsby from breaking the clinch.
Galloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bowlsby is trying to push Galloway away but Galloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galloway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Galloway.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowlsby avoids the damage to the body.
Bowlsby tries to circle away but Galloway has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowlsby's brow.
Galloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Bowlsby won't want to take too many of those.
Bowlsby is trying to push Galloway away but Galloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for Galloway to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowlsby avoids it.
Bowlsby is trying to push Galloway away but Galloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cub Galloway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Galloway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowlsby to score with a decent uppercut.
Galloway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galloway tries to clinch but Bowlsby moves out of range.
Bowlsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galloway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Bowlsby.
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowlsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galloway misses with a double jab
and Bowlsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowlsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowlsby looks to throw the jab but Galloway is out of range.
Bowlsby lands a jab to the head.
Bowlsby might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Galloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowlsby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowlsby throws an overhand right that lands on Galloway's shoulder, as Galloway tries to avoid the shot.
Galloway slips under a jab.
Galloway ducks under a wild hook from Bowlsby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bowlsby.
Bowlsby throws a right hand that Galloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Galloway also avoids with ease.

Galloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Bowlsby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galloway seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Galloway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowlsby's defenses.
Galloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Galloway for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Bowlsby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Galloway.
A punch lands to the side of Galloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bowlsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowlsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Galloway closes the distance and clinches.
Bowlsby avoids a wild elbow strike from Galloway.
Bowlsby is trying to push Galloway away but Galloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bowlsby wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway pushes off an throws an elbow but Bowlsby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galloway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galloway gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A frustrated look appears on Bowlsby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Galloway leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bowlsby blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsby blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Galloway.
Galloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowlsby.
Galloway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowlsby at a distance.
Galloway slips under a jab.
Cub Galloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galloway connects with a single shot there.
Bowlsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galloway.
Bobby Bowlsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowlsby loads up on a big right hand but Galloway slips the punch.
Bowlsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowlsby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cub Galloway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Galloway, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cub Galloway!
A pretty intense looking Cub Galloway took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Bobby Bowlsby spoke after the fight, saying 'I was drunk..'.