PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darron Flowers (ranked 8581 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bullen (ranked 6197 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Flowers
vs
Bullen

169 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darron Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Bullen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullen goes for a double leg but Flowers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flowers continues to drive forward.
Flowers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bullen misses with a takedown attempt - Flowers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flowers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flowers takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Flowers gets a clinch.

Flowers gets control of Bullen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Flowers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Flowers has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers is looking to stand up but Bullen isn't so interested in that idea.

Bullen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flowers dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bullen looking for a guillotine here but Flowers defends easily.

Bullen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flowers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bullen's guard.
Flowers stopping the sweep attempt from Bullen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bullen has his foot on Flowers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flowers works his way back into a safe position though.
Flowers stands up over Bullen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flowers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bullen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flowers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bullen gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flowers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Flowers counters by clinching up.
Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bullen.
Flowers tries to break free but Bullen pushes him back against the cage.
Bullen effectively controlling the action here.

Bullen breaks from the clinch.
Flowers throws a wild body kick that Bullen sees coming a mile off.
Bullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Flowers tries to sprawl out of it but Bullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flowers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flowers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullen, pushing him back against the cage.

Bullen pulls guard effortlessly.
Flowers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullen is proving hard to escape from.

Flowers stands up from Bullen's guard - Flowers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darron Flowers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flowers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bullen to the mat! Bullen manages to get full guard.
Flowers wants to stand but Bullen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flowers 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullen trying to keep a closed guard but Flowers is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Bullen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flowers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bullen's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flowers blocks a head kick by Bullen.
Flowers tries to counter by clinching up but Bullen breaks away and moves out of range.
Flowers takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Flowers clinches.
Flowers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flowers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flowers is stalling here.
Flowers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bullen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flowers to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bullen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flowers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flowers drops his hands momentarily and Bullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bullen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flowers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bullen somewhat.
Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bullen.

Bullen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Bullen with that takedown attempt.
Bullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flowers avoids it really well and circles away.
Bullen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flowers avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darron Flowers dominated that second round.
That's time! Flowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Flowers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darron Flowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flowers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bullen as he jumps to the side.

Bullen clinches up with Flowers and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullen avoids a wild elbow strike from Flowers.

Bullen breaks from the clinch.
Bullen throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bullen closes the distance and pushes Flowers back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bullen.
A nice left hand lands by Bullen.
Bullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullen is trying to pull guard but Flowers has him pressed against the cage.
Bullen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flowers walks away with a smile on his face. Bullen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bullen moves into the clinch.
Bullen wants to take the fight to the mat but Flowers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Darron Flowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bullen.
Bullen is trying to pull guard but Flowers has him pressed against the cage.
Flowers has Bullen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bullen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flowers fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullen jumps guard but Flowers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flowers keeps control of Bullen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bullen wants to get back to striking at distance but Flowers won't allow it.
Flowers wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Flowers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flowers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bullen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flowers pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bullen moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flowers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flowers moves in looking to clinch but Bullen pushes him off.

Flowers tries to keep at a distance but Bullen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bullen takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flowers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Flowers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Darron Flowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flowers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullen is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flowers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Flowers!