PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maheen Cisneros (ranked 3576 p4p, 5754 weight class) and Bronson Lowrey (ranked 181 p4p, 242 weight class). Lowrey has chosen Little Big - Skibidi as his entrance music. 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?

Cisneros
vs
Lowrey

166 cm
24
132
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
140
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Montreal, Maheen Cisneros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bronson Lowrey!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisneros misses with a head kick.
Lowrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisneros.

Cisneros moves into the clinch.
Cisneros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Lowrey successfully pulls guard.
Lowrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Lowrey, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cisneros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Cisneros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowrey is trying to control the position but Cisneros postures up.

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

Cisneros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lowrey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cisneros throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lowrey uses it to pass to side control.
Cisneros is looking to regain half guard here but Lowrey keeps moving and retains side control.
Lowrey trying to control the position but Cisneros is working away.
Cisneros tries to buck Lowrey off but Lowrey is having none of it.
Lowrey gets to mount! Cisneros was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lowrey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lowrey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cisneros?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cisneros is looking to escape.
Lowrey tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cisneros is working to get back to half guard.
Cisneros wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lowrey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cisneros is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey wants to control the pace but Cisneros is squirming around nicely.
Cisneros is looking to improve his position but Lowrey isn't that keen on the idea.
Cisneros is squirming around, avoiding Lowrey's attempts to control the action.
Lowrey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cisneros?
Cisneros is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowrey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cisneros looks a forlorn figure.
Cisneros is squirming around, avoiding Lowrey's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisneros is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lowrey content just to control the position here.

Lowrey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cisneros is looking to improve his position but Lowrey isn't that keen on the idea.
Cisneros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lowrey on the ground.
Cisneros is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lowrey with a couple of short strikes.

Lowrey wants to finish this one by submission but Cisneros is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lowrey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cisneros wants to hold on but Lowrey pushes him away.
Cisneros is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lowrey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cisneros taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Lowrey 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.

Cisneros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Cisneros gets caught napping as Lowrey dives in and scores a takedown. Cisneros manages to retain guard.

Cisneros scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maheen Cisneros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Lowrey slams his shin into Cisneros's torso.
Lowrey throws a right and a left that Cisneros avoids nicely.
Lowrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lowrey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

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

Lowrey has hold of one of Cisneros's legs. Cisneros is fighting the takedown attempt but Lowrey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cisneros is looking to stand back up but Lowrey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cisneros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cisneros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lowrey is working away from the top position though.
Lowrey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lowrey is looking to take a break and control but Cisneros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cisneros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cisneros actively working from the bottom here.
Lowrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cisneros taking some punishment here, with Lowrey in his half guard.
Lowrey is looking to take a break and control but Cisneros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lowrey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cisneros has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cisneros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lowrey pulls his head out easily.

Lowrey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cisneros defend it? Lowrey steps over the head and cranks it - Cisneros is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lowrey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bronson Lowrey!
Bronson Lowrey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.