PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Ewing (ranked 25525 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Allen (ranked 7307 p4p, 642 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ewing
vs
Allen

161 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Ewing!
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, James Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Raul Ewing has been cut.
Ewing on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ewing has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Allen is on him like a limpet, forcing Ewing back against the cage.

Allen tightens his grip and picks Ewing up, before dumping him to the ground. Ewing manages to land in guard.
Ewing wants to get back to his feet but Allen passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ewing wants to get back to his feet.
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ewing is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewing defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Allen in particular looking to stall.
Allen wants to control but Ewing is keeping him busy.
Allen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ewing!
Allen throwing strikes here but Ewing is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ewing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ewing throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing tries to control Allen's body but Allen pushes him off. Ewing squirms to his side and now Allen has his back!
Allen misses with punches from the back.

Allen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ewing is defending well though. Allen let's go of the attempt for now.
Ewing just trying to survive but Allen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Allen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Allen looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen working for a choke but Ewing is defending well.
Allen misses with punches from the back.
Allen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ewing looking very determined here, making life difficult for Allen.

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.
Allen doesn't have the hooks in and Ewing manages to turn into his guard.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Ewing slips an elbow through the middle.

Allen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ewing uses it to pass to side control.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard.
Allen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Allen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ewing is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Ewing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Allen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ewing's half guard.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewing defending well though.
Allen is trying to control. Ewing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Allen decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Allen has Ewing up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Allen.
Ewing really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Allen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ewing regains guard.

Ewing working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Allen has passed into half guard!
Ewing is looking to escape.
Allen controlling the action here.
Ewing wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Ewing is working away.
Allen throwing shots but Ewing is blocking nicely.

Allen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ewing fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ewing to the mat! Ewing manages to get full guard.

Ewing scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Allen tests Ewing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ewing checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Ewing was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Ewing tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen throws a right hand that Ewing ducks under and follows up with a left that Ewing also avoids with ease.
Ewing dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Ewing's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ewing misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ewing missing with punches from the bottom.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Ewing is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raul Ewing's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ewing was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Ewing has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Allen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Allen manages to pull guard.

Allen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ewing has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ewing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewing can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allen breaks from the clinch.

Allen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ewing on his heels. He'll look to pass Ewing's guard now, I'm sure.
Ewing keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.

Ewing pushes Allen off and gets back to his feet.

Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Allen showed some decent athleticism there.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing won't allow Allen to pass to mount.
Ewing misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Allen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ewing pushes Allen off looking to stand but Allen dives back in and keeps control.
Ewing throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to mount his opponent but Ewing defends it.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ewing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Allen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ewing to the ground. Allen is now in Ewing's guard.

Ewing has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Allen stops Ewing from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ewing!
Allen unloads with some shots from mount but Ewing bucks and avoids them well.
Ewing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ewing is trying to escape the mount.
Allen looking to ground and pound but Ewing is blocking nicely.

Allen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ewing is on top in guard.
Raul Ewing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ewing is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allen has escaped and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
James Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Allen!