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Event: RFC Sydney March 28th     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Baker tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Bowman scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Baker scores with a push kick.
Bowman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baker's head.
Baker moves out of range as Bowman strikes.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman misses with an uppercut.
Bowman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Baker slips under a jab from Bowman.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker moves away from the strike by Bowman.
Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Baker looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowman misses the target.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Bowman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
As Bowman backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Bowman manages to avoid it all.
Bowman misses with a looping right.
Baker lands a front kick.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Nice cross by Baker.
We've been informed that Baker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
A big left from Bowman misses.
Baker throws a low kick, looking for Bowman's leg but Bowman calmly moves out of range.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Baker. #T2#
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!
Baker throws out a leg kick but Bowman moves out of range and Baker only half commits.
We've been hearing reports that Bowman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Baker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowman was covering up waiting for the punch and Baker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bowman's guard.
Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bowman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baker passes to side control.
Baker controls the position.
Bowman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowman regains half guard.
Baker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker is taking a breather. Bowman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bowman!
Bowman is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker looking to control but Bowman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker counters with a body kick.
Bowman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Bowman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bowman misses the jab.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Baker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Baker throws a body punch but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Bowman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker throws a push kick but Bowman slaps the foot to one side.
Bowman misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bowman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowman looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
Bowman throws a good cross that connects.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Jonny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Bowman had a free shot at his head there.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Bowman's side.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Bowman misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Baker looks for the body kick but Bowman saw that one coming.
Bowman clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Bowman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker. #CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Baker to work. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker tries to work over Bowman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Bowman misses its intended target.
Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Bowman.
Baker slips a jab from Bowman.
A leg kick checked by Bowman.
Bowman looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Baker thinks about the counter body kick.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it.
Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bowman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
Baker looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker throws a right and a left that Bowman avoids nicely.
Daquan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daquan Bowman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker slips under a jab from Bowman.
Bowman misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Bowman's shoulder, as Bowman tries to avoid the shot.
Bowman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Baker.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bowman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
Bowman misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Bowman blocks the low kick.
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 Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
And Baker responds with a good body kick, but Bowman manages to step out the way in time.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman.
Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman slips a jab from Baker.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker wants to counter with a clinch but Bowman pushes him away.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker staying out of range there.
Bowman moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Bowman throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker slips a jab from Bowman.
Bowman throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bowman is out of range and Baker settles back down.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowman is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Bowman dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker slips a jab from Bowman.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowman.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
A jab from Bowman misses.
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bowman.
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
Baker tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bowman blocks it well.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowman moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
Bowman loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bowman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baker - the referee stops the clock and Bowman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baker. Bowman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#T3#
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker moves away from the strike by Bowman.
Baker slips a straight right by Bowman.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker tries to bum rush Bowman with a series of wild strikes but Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowman misses with a left hand
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Bowman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Baker tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Bowman shakes him off and moves away.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Bowman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it.
Bowman checks a leg kick.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Baker.
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
Bowman connects with a jab.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bowman rather than just go for the knockout.
Baker swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Baker!

Jonny Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RapidFC 65     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
A big left from Bowman misses.
Zhang lands a nice shot that snaps Bowman's head back. #CL2#
Zhang moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowman's brow.
Zhang pushes Bowman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhang.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bowman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang lands an elbow inside.
Bowman misses with some punches.
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!
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Zhang.
Zhang lands an elbow just above Bowman 's eye.
Zhang swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
A head punch on the inside from Bowman fails to land. #T1#
Zhang lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zhang pushes off an throws an elbow but Bowman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bowman fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhang lands an elbow that stopped Bowman in his tracks for a moment.
Zhang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Zhang misses with a body punch.
Zhang pushes off an throws an elbow but Bowman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhang.
Zhang lands an elbow inside that Bowman shrugs off.
Zhang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bowman.
Zhang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zhang throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowman's defenses. #T2#
Zhang lands a nice elbow.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhang lands a shoulder strike.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhang.
Bowman takes an elbow to the temple.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhang.
Bowman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Zhang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang pushes off an throws an elbow but Bowman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhang.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Bowman dodges an elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang misses with some punches.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhang lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowman.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
Bowman blocking some punches.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bowman.
Zhang misses with an elbow strike.
Zhang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhang lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Zhang.
Zhang has a couple of punches blocked by Bowman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowman.
Bowman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Zhang lands an elbow just above Bowman 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zhang.
Zhang tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it. #T4#
Zhang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zhang throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Zhang has a couple of punches blocked by Bowman.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bowman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhang can turn it around.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowmans head.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowman.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhang misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Zhang.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zhang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Banma Zhang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Zhang's head but Zhang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowman checks it well.
Zhang staying out of range there.
Zhang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowman with a body shot.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhang.
Zhang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowman.
Zhang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhang swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Zhang lands with a right hand.
Zhang scores with a body shot.
Zhang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowman.
Zhang cracks Bowman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Zhang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhang misses with an elbow over the top.
Zhang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhang throws an elbow but misses.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Zhang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowman's brow.
A short uppercut from Bowman.
Banma Zhang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
Zhang misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bowman dodges an elbow strike from Zhang.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhang.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Zhang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhang lands an elbow inside that Bowman shrugs off.
Zhang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhang lands an elbow inside that Bowman shrugs off.
Bowman blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Zhang.
Zhang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang lands a damaging elbow.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowman blocks the elbow strike.
Bowman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bowman's brow.
Zhang misses with the head strike. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhang.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang lands with a right to the head.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Zhang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bowman lands a nice uppercut.
Bowman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhang.
Bowman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Daquan Bowman has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Zhang.
Zhang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowman's defenses.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bowman misses with some punches. #T4#
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowman controls his hands.
Bowman takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Bowman dodges an elbow strike from Zhang.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
Zhang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowmans head.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
Bowman blocks an uppercut.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Banma Zhang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Bowman throws a hook but Zhang blocks it.
Zhang connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Bowman tries to keep at a distance but Zhang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhang blocks an uppercut.
Bowman avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhang.
Zhang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike from Zhang.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Zhang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhang.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman avoids the elbow strike from Zhang, against the cage.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Zhang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bowman prevents a body shot from Zhang.
Bowman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Zhang.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhang lands an elbow that stopped Bowman in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Zhang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Zhang lands a body shot.
Zhang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Zhang.
Oh Bowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowman's defenses.
Zhang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Zhang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhang has Bowman pressed against the cage. He pushes Bowman back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zhang throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bowman crashing to the floor! Zhang piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bowman is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banma Zhang!
Banma Zhang 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.

 

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Bowman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sisu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bowman scrambles back to his feet.
Bowman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sisu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Bowman misses its intended target.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sisu.
Nice body punch from Sisu. #TD2#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sisu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Sisu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sisu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sisu fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face as Sisu controls the position.
It looks like Sisu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Sisu.#T2#
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.
Sloppy strikes from Sisu. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowman enables Sisu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sisu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sisu works over Bowman with some ground and pound from guard.
Sisu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sisu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Sisu digs a good body shot into Bowman's ribs.
Sisu misses with a double jab.
Bowman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sisu gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sisu throws a body punch but Bowman moves out of range.
Sisu lands a head shot.
Sisu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowman connects with a body shot that sends Sisu's belly button to the back.
Bowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sisu misses with a hook
and Bowman counters with a nice body shot.
Bowman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bowman tries to move into range but Sisu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sisu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sisu is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sisu.
Bowman moves forwards but Sisu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Sisu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
Bowman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sisu throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sisu slips a jab from Bowman.
Sisu Sisu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Sisu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sisu wants to free his trapped foot but Bowman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sisu is taking a breather. Bowman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sisu.
Sisu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sisu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowman off the cage and back into range.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sisu moves away.
Sisu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sisu backs away, Bowman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sisu scores with a hook to the body. Bowman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.#TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sisu lands in his opponent's guard.
Sisu content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu postures up. #T4#
Bowman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sisu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sisu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sisu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sisu off to one side.
Bowman throws a right hand that Sisu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sisu also avoids with ease.
Sisu misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Sisu cracks Bowman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sisu misses with the combination.
Sisu misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Sisu scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sisu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowman slips a jab from Sisu.
Sisu slips under a jab from Bowman.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sisu staying out of range there.
Sisu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowman defends it well.
Sisu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sisu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowman on the side of the head.
Sisu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowman momentarily. #TD2#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bowman can't keep his opponent in guard - Sisu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sisu is controlling the pace.
Sisu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Daquan Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bowman won't allow Sisu to pass to mount.
Sisu slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Sisu is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sisu.
Sisu throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowman did well to prevent Sisu getting side control.
Sisu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Bowman is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowman avoid being mounted?
Sisu not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sisu 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!

Sisu Sisu made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Bowman misses with a body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowman enables Mandrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mandrill wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mandrill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mandrill throws a big elbow that misses.
Mandrill postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mandrill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Mandrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mandrill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mandrill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bowman scores with a push kick.
Bowman misses the shot to the body.
Bowman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandrill's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandrill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bowman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandrill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Mandrill lands a jab.
Bowman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandrill.
Mandrill moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
A jab from Mandrill misses.
Mandrill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. Mandrill saw that one coming.
Mandrill moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Mandrill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bowman slips a straight right by Mandrill.
A left and a right from Mandrill both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Mandrill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bowman.
Bowman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandrill finds it's way round the side to connect with Bowman's head.
Mandrill lands a nice hook to Bowman's body. Bowman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mandrill's head backwards.
Mandrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Mandrill persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Mandrill misses.
Mandrill has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Mandrill misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Mandrill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ludwig Mandrill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandrill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandrill's head.
Bowman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandrill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bowman scrambles back to his feet.
Mandrill scores with a hook.
Bowman lands a head kick. Mandrill smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Ludwig Mandrill has been cut.
Bowman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandrill 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.
Mandrill misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Mandrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Mandrill's cut.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bowman avoids the body shot from Mandrill.
Bowman connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandrill misses with an uppercut
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandrill.
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandrill. #TD2#
Mandrill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mandrill is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mandrill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bowman trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandrill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandrill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mandrill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman wants to control but Mandrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandrill working over Bowman with some ground and pound. Bowman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman wants to control but Mandrill is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bowman's head.
Mandrill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandrill thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandrill is taking a breather. Bowman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mandrill is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandrill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mandrill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Bowman looks to land a left hand but Mandrill moved out of range nicely.
Bowman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mandrill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mandrill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman punishes Mandrill's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Mandrill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowman moves away from the strike by Mandrill.
Mandrill connects with a body shot.
Bowman lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Mandrill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandrill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman looks to land a right hand but Mandrill moved out of range.
As Bowman backs off Mandrill throws a huge counter combo but Bowman manages to avoid it all.
Bowman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bowman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandrill lands a right hook to the body.
Bowman throws a head kick that Mandrill semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludwig Mandrill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Mandrill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mandrill catches Bowman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandrill connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mandrill.
Mandrill misses with a body shot.
Bowman swings widly with a right hand
and Mandrill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
Mandrill drops Bowman with a big left hand! Bowman is injured, injured bad! Mandrill jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Mandrill!

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Werthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Werthers misses with a combination
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Werthers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowman takes a swing at Werthers's ribcage but misses.
Bowman throws a body shot but no joy.
Werthers takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Bowman scores with a hook to the body. Werthers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Werthers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Werthers looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Bowman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bowman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Werthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werthers throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Werthers misses with a wild body shot.
Del Werthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werthers misses with an uppercut. Bowman saw that one coming.
Werthers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Bowman finds it's way through Werthers's defenses. #T1#
Bowman throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
Werthers slips a straight right by Bowman.
Werthers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Werthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Werthers looks to move away, Bowman throws a big counter combo but Werthers just gets out of the way.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Bowman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bowman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Werthers is trying to push Bowman away but Bowman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bowman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman slips a jab from Werthers.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werthers.
Werthers throws a hook but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman tests Werthers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Werthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Werthers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bowman rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowman misses the target.
Bowman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Werthers misses with a two punch combination.
Bowman throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
Bowman lands a right hook to the body.
Bowman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Werthers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowman defends well and Werthers ends up having to push Bowman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Bowman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Werthers avoids the body shot from Bowman.
Werthers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Werthers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Bowman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Werthers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Werthers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Werthers misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Bowman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Werthers. #BC2#
Werthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Werthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werthers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Werthers's head.
Werthers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Werthers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Werthers duly obliges. #T3#
Werthers misses with a hook.
Werthers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Werthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Werthers throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Werthers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Werthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Werthers throws out the jab.
Werthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Werthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werthers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Werthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowman moves away.
Bowman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Werthers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bowman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowman. That's going to slow Werthers down.
Werthers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers walks into a stiff left hand from Bowman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowman.
Werthers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Werthers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowman swings for the body but Werthers moves out of range. #T4#
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Werthers is just out of range.
Bowman throws out a leg kick but Werthers moves out of range and Bowman only half commits.
Werthers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowman misses the target.
Werthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman misses the jab.
Werthers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bowman moves in looking to clinch but Werthers pushes him off.
Bowman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowman cracks Werthers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daquan Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werthers looks to throw the jab but Bowman is out of range.
Werthers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werthers.
Werthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman throws a lazy right hand but Werthers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Werthers.
Bowman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowman.
Jab, jab by Werthers - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Werthers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Bowman.
Werthers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowman on the side of the head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werthers.
Bowman struggling a bit here.
Bowman gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werthers slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
Bowman is trying to maintain the position but Werthers is very close to passing his half guard.
Werthers moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Bowman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Werthers off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Werthers has hold of Bowman's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bowman lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Werthers is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bowman throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman 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.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Bowman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Bowman lands the left hand.
Bowman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bowman.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
Jasper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jasper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowman.
Jasper throws a body shot but no joy.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowman to score with a decent uppercut.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
It looked like Jasper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jasper.
Bowman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasper gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Bowman lands a jab to the head.
Bowman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasper's hands.
Bowman throws a leg kick but Jasper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowman.
Jasper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Jasper misses with a body shot.
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.
Bowman tries to clinch but Jasper is having none of it.
Jasper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.
Bowman scores with a head kick. Jasper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Bowman scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowman.
Bowman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasper counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Bowman catches Jasper right on the button with a cross.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jasper misses with a lunging right hand
and Jasper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jasper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jasper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jasper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Jasper ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Jasper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jasper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jasper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman throws a hook but Jasper blocks it.
Jasper slips under a jab from Bowman.
Bowman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bowman lands with an overhand left.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowman to score with a decent uppercut.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Bowman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasper.
Bowman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jasper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bowman scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman misses with a right hand
enabling Jasper to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowman thumps Jasper with a low kick.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jasper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bowman thows a body kick. Jasper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Bowman.
Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jasper.
Bowman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowman darts in trying to clinch
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bowman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasper.
Jasper cracks Bowman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Jasper moves away and avoids it.
Bowman cracks the inside of Jasper's front leg.
Jasper misses with a straight left.
Daquan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
Jasper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jasper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Jasper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowman lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Daquan Bowman has been cut.
Jasper loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Jasper throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasper tries to move into range but Bowman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Bowman ducks under a wild hook from Jasper.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman lands a lovely overhand right.
Jasper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman counters with a low kick, right behind Jasper 's knee.
Jasper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Bowman rushes Jasper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Bowman tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jasper's calf.
Donk. Bowman catches Jasper right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Jasper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Bowman as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowman.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Jasper backwards. #BC#
Jasper manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jasper after a bit of a struggle.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Bowman is working Jasper over against the cage.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Jasper can't break the clinch.
Bowman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Jasper blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short right from Bowman on the inside. #BC#
Jasper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jasper misses its target.
Jasper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Bowman throws a front kick aimed at Jasper's knee but Jasper avoids it well.
It looked like Jasper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jasper missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowman throws a solid leg kick but Jasper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bowman.
Bowman digs a good hook to Jasper's body.
Bowman misses with an uppercut.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
Bowman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Bowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Jasper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Jasper moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jasper's calf.
Bowman lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Bowman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowman cracks Jasper with a good jab.
Jasper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowman.
Bowman misses with an uppercut
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman misses with the combination. #T1#
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowman tries to clinch but Jasper moves out of range.
Jasper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowman lands a nice hook to Jasper's body. Jasper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasper off the cage and back into range.
Bowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bowman looks to move away, Jasper throws a big counter combo but Bowman just gets out of the way.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowman.
Bowman thumps Jasper with a low kick.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jasper.
Jasper swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Bowman throws a leg kick which misses Jasper's front leg but catches the back leg as Jasper tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bowman.
Jasper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowman scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Jasper checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Jasper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jasper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Bowman misses.
Jasper throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasper staying out of range there.
Bowman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasper.
Bowman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bowman connects with a jab.#T3#
Jasper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Jasper avoids the body shot from Bowman.
An attempted straight right counter from Jasper misses the target.#CL2#
Bowman forces Jasper back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Jasper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bowman - that landed with a thud.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bowman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jasper's elbow.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Bowman lands with a light punch inside.
Bowman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jasper tries to break free but Bowman pushes him back against the cage.
Bowman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jasper smiles and moves away.
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowman 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!

A less than humble Daquan Bowman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RapidFC 46     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ambe shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Ambe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambe tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ambe misses with a left hand
and Bowman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bowman throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Ambe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
A short left from Ambe.
Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowman is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ambe wants to clinch#KD2#
and Bowman counters with a head kick that drops Ambe to the mat! Ambe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jab by Ambe.
Ambe throws a right and a left that Bowman avoids nicely.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ambe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Ambe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Bowman trying to remain calm as Ambe controls from the top position.
Bowman stops Ambe from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe staying calm.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bowman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Bowman is not content to let Ambe control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bowman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ambe throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ambe working away.
Ambe trying to control the position but Bowman is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowman defending against the ground and pound.
Bowman is trying to escape the position but Ambe is controlling the position.
Ambe wants to control but Bowman is keeping him busy.
Ambe controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowman.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.#CL#
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Bowman.
Bowman tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Ambe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bowman regains guard.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bowman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Bowman is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ambe.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bowman as Ambe shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe taking a breather.
Bowman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowman pushes Ambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe lands a right hand. #TD#
Ambe has hold of one of Bowman's legs. Bowman is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Bowman trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowman looking to control. #SUB2#
Bowman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Bowman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ambe controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ambe slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
Ambe is looking to advance position but Bowman won't allow it.
Ambe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Bowman in a clinch.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daquan Bowman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowman slips a jab from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe cracks Bowman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Bowman as the two fighters clinch.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowman tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Bowman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bowman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Bowman misses with a body punch.
Bowman misses with some punches. #TD#
Ambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bowman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bowman has his hands clasped together around Ambe's back. He's all about the action.
Ambe stalling.
Daquan Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowman trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up. #SUB2#
Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily.
Ambe controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Ambe clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bowman is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ambe controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!

Post fight, Scar Ambe took to the microphone: 'keep the step dad fags comin!!'.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 22     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Bjornsson avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bjornsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bowman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjornsson. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowman scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot.#CL#
Bjornsson forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bowman tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it. #T1#
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bowman.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Bowman lands a shot to the body.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Bowman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Bowman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Bowman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Bowman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litill Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson cracks Bowman with a nice body shot.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Bjornsson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for subs off his back but Bowman has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowman is trying to control. Bjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Bjornsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Bjornsson drives through and clinches with Bowman against the cage.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Daquan Bowman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowman.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Bowman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Bowman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjornsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bowman tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bjornsson on the inside.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bowman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornssons head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bowman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Bjornsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bowman uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bjornsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Bjornsson pulls Bowman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowman from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Bowman pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Bjornsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bowman has passed into side control.
Bjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bowman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bjornsson is squirming around, avoiding Bowman's attempts to control the action.
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjornsson tries to hold on but Bowman postures up.#T4#
Bjornsson is trying to escape the mount.
Bjornsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bjornsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bowman has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowman.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bowman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bowman.
Bjornsson lands a left hand. #TD#
Bjornsson decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowman defends it easily.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Bowman passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowman slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Bjornsson manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bjornsson working for submissions but it's allowed Bowman to get to half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowman's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bjornsson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bjornsson is not going to allow Bowman to sit and survive in this position.
Bjornsson trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Litill Bjornsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowman's head.
Bjornsson darts in trying to clinch
and Bowman counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Bowman to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Bowman.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowman tries to circle away but Bjornsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bowman misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bowman.
Bowman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowmans head.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bowman pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bowman working aggressively here. #T2#
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowman controls his hands.
Bowman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman working aggressively here.
Bowman digs a right hand into Bjornsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjornsson's gas tank.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bowman fails to land.
Bowman blocking some punches.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowman to keep the fight standing.
Bjornsson pushes Bowman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bowman misses with a body punch.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bowman.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Bowman scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head. #TD#
Bjornsson pulls guard successfully.
Bjornsson wants to hit a switch here but Bowman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bjornsson there! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bowman wants to finish this one by submission but Bjornsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bowman.
Bjornsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Bowman has taken his back - oops!
Bowman doesn't have the hooks in and Bjornsson manages to turn into his guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bowman staying out of range there.#CL#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bowman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bowman on the inside.
Bowman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowman controls his hands.
Bjornsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Litill Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman is leaning against Bjornsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson jumps guard but Bowman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bjornsson.
Bowman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Bjornsson is working Bowman over against the cage.
Bowman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Bjornsson has Bowman pressed against the cage, preventing Bowman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowman tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bowman.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
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!
A right hand to the body from Bjornsson.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Bowman pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson pushes Bowman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bjornsson.
A short right from Bjornsson on the inside.
Bowman scores with a hook to the body.
Bowman lands a right hand.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowman.#TD#
Bjornsson jumps guard. #T3##SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Bjornsson.
Litill Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Bowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowman has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bjornsson has his feet on Bowman's thighs here. He's pushed Bowman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bowman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Litill Bjornsson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Rapid Fight Night 10     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Souza fails with the takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Bowman ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Souza out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquan Bowman!
A less than humble Daquan Bowman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1##CL#
Stallion takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bowman breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion working away.
Bowman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stallion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bowman dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion working the ground and pound but Bowman is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working.
Stallion lands a nice forearm strike.
Stallion working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion working the ground and pound from side control.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working.
Stallion misses with the ground and pound.
Bowman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stallion connects with a decent elbow.
Stallion passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bowman!
BOOM! Stallion connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
The referee warns Bowman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Bowman is rocked!
Bowman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bowman is still in real trouble! Can Stallion finish him?
Stallion softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bowman is out cold! Stallion jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: RapidFC 34     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowman's sensitive parts.
Bowman misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Bowman throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowman counters with a series of strikes. Kuznetsov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Bowman avoids it.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowman is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowman is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowman eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Bowman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Bowman blocks the low kick.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
As Kuznetsov backs off Bowman throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Bowman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowman throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Bowman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov motions for Bowman to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?
Bowman avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov. #T1#
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowman. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to wear down Bowman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bowman lands a head shot.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Bowman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bowman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Bowman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Bowman breaks away and moves out of range.
Bowman slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowman blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman feints a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Bowman saw that one coming.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. Kuznetsov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Bowman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Bowman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Bowman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Bowman moves to the side
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Bowman's body.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Bowman defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowman cracks Kuznetsov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuznetsov falls backwards against the cage. Bowman follows up with more strikes that drop Kuznetsov to his knees. Bowman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuznetsov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daquan Bowman!
After the fight, Daquan Bowman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 10     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Bowman misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Bowman's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bowman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowman wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bowman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Bowman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Smith works over Bowman with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith stays in close to Bowman's body and controls the position.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowman can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple.
Bowman is trying to control but can't.
Smith is controlling the pace. #T3#
Smith thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith winds up and cracks Bowman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Bowman trying to control but Smith postures up.
Bowman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bowman's temple. #T4#
Bowman taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Bowman trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bowman is trying is best to control the position here.
Bowman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Bowman throws out a powerful jab.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowman as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bowman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowman defends it nicely.#T1#
Smith tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bowman is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith with the ground and pound but Bowman uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Smith stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowman is trying to keep Smith in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails with the takedown
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Bowman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowman.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Bowman lands a head kick!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowman.
Bowman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daquan Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bowman counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowman tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowman sprawls well. Bowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Bowman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowman lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Daquan Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Bowman misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bowman.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowman's guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Smith postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Smith is putting a hurting on Bowman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
Smith grinds an elbow into Bowman's temple.
Oh Bowman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman struggling a bit here.
Smith working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Smith in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bowman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Smith turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

 

Event: Rapid Showdown in Tokyo 7     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Tagirbekov misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Tagirbekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tagirbekov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tagirbekov throws a big counter combination but Bowman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daquan Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Tagirbekov both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Daquan Bowman has been cut.
Tagirbekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook.
Tagirbekov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Tagirbekov misses.
Tagirbekov throws a series of punches but Bowman moves out of range.
Tagirbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tagirbekov throws a combination. Bowman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tagirbekov misses with a two punch combination.
Tagirbekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Tagirbekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowman slips a jab and a cross from Tagirbekov.
Bowman misses with a left hand
and Tagirbekov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tagirbekov misses with a double jab.
Bowman throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Tagirbekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
Bowman defending well as Tagirbekov loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tagirbekov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bowman manages to circle out of the way.
Bowman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bowman moves out of range as Tagirbekov strikes.
A slow jab from Tagirbekov misses its intended target.
Tagirbekov moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Tagirbekov didn't see that one coming.
Tagirbekov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowman.
Tagirbekov slips a jab from Bowman.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowman.
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tagirbekov misses with a wild body shot.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tagirbekov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tagirbekov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Tagirbekov's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tagirbekov's calf.
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman slips under a jab from Tagirbekov.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tagirbekov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tagirbekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tagirbekov throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bowman.
Bowman connects with a single shot there.
Bowman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Tagirbekov. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Tagirbekov lands.
Tagirbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Tagirbekov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov throws a hook but Bowman avoids it easily.
Bowman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tagirbekov misses with a straight left.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Tagirbekov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tagirbekov cracks Bowman with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov tests Bowman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tagirbekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowman.
A solid body kick from Bowman.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman is looking to slow Tagirbekov down with leg kicks. #T4#
Tagirbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tagirbekov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bowman connects with a single shot there.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
As Bowman tries to get set, Tagirbekov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bowman manages to avoid the attempt.
Bowman scores with a jab to the head.
Tagirbekov missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowman cracks Tagirbekov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowman misses with a straight right.
Tagirbekov catches Bowman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tagirbekov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Tagirbekov forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Tagirbekov prevents a body shot from Bowman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman looking to stall.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tagirbekov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowman counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tagirbekov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tagirbekov lands an overhand right.
Tagirbekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowman catches Tagirbekov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowman scores with a hook to the body. Tagirbekov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Bowman tenderised Tagirbekov's leg. Tagirbekov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tagirbekov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bowman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tagirbekov.
Bowman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tagirbekov on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowman as he connects with a hook.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tagirbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tagirbekov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Tagirbekov blocks the low kick.
Tagirbekov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bowman dodges the punch combination from Tagirbekov. #T1#
A big left from Tagirbekov misses.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman cracks Tagirbekov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tagirbekov slips a straight right by Bowman.
Bowman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tagirbekov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tagirbekov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tagirbekov throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
Tagirbekov scores with a one two! Bowman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tagirbekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Tagirbekov misses with a left hand
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tagirbekov looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Bowman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tagirbekov.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowman.
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tagirbekov swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Tagirbekov missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Bowman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tagirbekov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman.
Bowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Tagirbekov moves out of range of the body kick from Bowman.
Bowman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tagirbekov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tagirbekov looks to throw the jab but Bowman is out of range.
Bowman tries to land a leg kick but Tagirbekov saw it coming and moves away.
Tagirbekov misses with a body shot.
Bowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowman misses with a looping right.
Tagirbekov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tagirbekov moves out of range as Bowman strikes.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Bowman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tagirbekov throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bowman, as that shot connected.
Bowman lands an overhand right.
Tagirbekov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tagirbekov moves out of range as Bowman throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tagirbekov misses the target.
Bowman throws a hook but Tagirbekov blocks it.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Tagirbekov forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Tagirbekov avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Tagirbekov tries to throw a body punch but Bowman avoids it by throwing Tagirbekov back against the cage.
Tagirbekov prevents a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a left to the head.
Bowman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tagirbekov jumps guard but Bowman stands there with Tagirbekov around his waist. Tagirbekov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tagirbekov scores with a shot to the side of Bowman's head.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowman to keep the fight standing.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowman.
A right hook to the body lands for Tagirbekov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tagirbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Tagirbekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tagirbekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bowman uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tagirbekov is looking for a triangle here but Bowman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tagirbekov is looking for a sweep.
Bowman wants to control but Tagirbekov is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tagirbekov is trying to get back to half guard.
Tagirbekov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daquan Bowman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bowman looks to land a body kick but Tagirbekov moved away.
Good leg kick by Bowman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bowman throws a hook but Tagirbekov blocks it.
Tagirbekov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagirbekov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov tries to pull guard but Bowman won't allow it.
Tagirbekov tries to throw a body punch but Bowman avoids it by throwing Tagirbekov back against the cage.
A short left from Bowman.
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tagirbekov.
A short right from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Tagirbekov jumps guard. #SUB#
Tagirbekov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowman stacks Tagirbekov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bowman!
Tagirbekov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Tagirbekov struggling a bit here.
Tagirbekov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bowman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tagirbekov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowman trying to control the position but Tagirbekov is working away.
Ruslan Tagirbekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowman working away.
Tagirbekov is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowman just content to control the position.
Tagirbekov throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bowman takes advantage and mounts!
Bowman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tagirbekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowman avoids the attempt from Tagirbekov to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagirbekov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tagirbekov wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Tagirbekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tagirbekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily.
Bowman controlling the pace. #SUB#
Tagirbekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tagirbekov actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tagirbekov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tagirbekov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tagirbekov misses with a looping left.
Tagirbekov misses with a double jab.
Tagirbekov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Bowman throws a leg kick which misses Tagirbekov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tagirbekov tries to avoid it.
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Tagirbekov's head but Tagirbekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowman misses with an uppercut.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tagirbekov swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tagirbekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman scores with a jab.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tagirbekov throws a combination that misses
and Bowman counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bowman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!

Daquan Bowman made sure to mention his sponsor, Blue Moon in his post fight interview.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bowman with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Mander Dell Palmer has been cut.
Bowman scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Bowman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dell Palmer sprawling to the canvas! Dell Palmer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bowman finish him?! #ROC2#
Dell Palmer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dell Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Dell Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dell Palmer is breathing heavily.
Dell Palmer ducks into an uppercut from Bowman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: RapidFC 21     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Bowman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Whishermann is rocked!
Bowman drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Whishermann's head, knocking him out cold! Bowman is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquan Bowman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daquan Bowman waved his t-shirt featuring Blue Moon's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: RFC - Showdown in Tokyo     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Wius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wius tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Wius has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Wius missing with knees to the body.
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wius tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman pushes Wius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws an off balance right hand
and Wius counters with a series of strikes. Bowman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wius moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Wius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wius content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wius throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wius with the ground and pound but Bowman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bowman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wius.
Bowman is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wius throws a strike but Bowman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wius is controlling him. #T3#
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bowman!#REVR#
Wius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wius looking for a sweep. Not yet Wius, not yet.
Wius trying to control the position here.
Wius is trying to control the position but Bowman postures up.
Wius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowman won't allow Wius to sweep him here.
Wius looking to control but Bowman passes into half guard.
Wius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowman's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowman.
Bowman throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bowman trying to hold on to Wius's head to control him but Wius postures up.
Wius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bowman is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman is looking to control Wius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowman avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Wius seems content to control.
Bowman is not content to let Wius control the position.#T1#
Bowman won't allow Wius to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bowman is defending against the submission attempts here by Wius.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Bowman lands.
Wius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Bowman does no damage. #T2##TD2#
Wius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowman to the ground. Wius is now in Bowman's guard.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wius wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Wius looking to sit in guard and control but Bowman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wius controls Bowman momentarily but Bowman frees himself. #SUB2#
Wius working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Wius has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Wius is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bowman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wius.
Wius is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wius sneaks back into half guard.
Wius trying to hold on to Bowman's head to control him but Bowman postures up.
Wius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wius trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Wius is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wius.
Bowman misses with a head kick.
And Wius responds with a good body kick, but Bowman manages to step out the way in time.
Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Wius closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
Bowman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Wius feints and as Bowman raises his hands in defense, Wius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wius postures up.
Wius distracts Bowman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bowman!#REVR#
Wius wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowman is now in half guard.
Wius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Bowman is fighting to break Wius's control of his arms but Wius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Wius controlling Bowman's posture.
Wius trying to control the position. #T3#
Wius managing to control the position.
Wius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Bowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bowman throws an overhand right that lands on Wius's shoulder, as Wius tries to avoid the shot.
Wius blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Wius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wius misses with a body shot
and Bowman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Wius is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowman. Wius shrugs it off though.
Wius is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowman finish him?
Wius swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowman, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!

Daquan Bowman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blue Moon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: RapidFC 15     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Marrero shoots in but no luck this time.
Marrero looks to clinch
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucas Marrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Marrero is rocked!
Bowman lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Marrero head around and knocks him out cold! Bowman hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquan Bowman!
After the big win, Daquan Bowman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blue Moon and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Lucas Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost, obviously this means I have not worked hard enough. I'll train harder, and I'll be back.'.

 

Event: Rapid Fight Night 3     
Date:   Feb 01, 2019
#R1#
Voross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Voross shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowman's guard.
Voross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bowman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voross is keeping the position for now.
Voross looking for a sweep. Not yet Voross, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman being controlled here momentarily.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Voross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Voross is still trying to improve position.
Bowman trying to control but Voross is working from the bottom.
Bowman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voross pulls Bowman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voross keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voross throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Voross looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bowman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bowman slows the pace down in half guard.
Bowman prevents Voross from improving his position.
Bowman controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Voross manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowman on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowman's guard now, I'm sure.
Voross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voross throws a strike but Bowman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bowman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bowman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bowman is looking to work some ground and pound but Voross has wrist control.
Voross being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voross working a defensive guard but Bowman passes into half guard.
Voross trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bowman seems content to control.
Bowman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Voross tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Voross.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Voross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bowman!
Voross cracks Bowman with a big elbow.
Voross is trying to ground and pound but Bowman uses the momentary lack of control by Voross to regain half guard.
Voross thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely.
Voross is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voross is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voross misses with a head shot. Bowman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voross throws a strike but Bowman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Voross working a defensive guard here.
Daquan Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Voross holds on and takes a little breather.
Bowman trying to control but Voross is working from the bottom.
Bowman content to stall in guard here.
Bowman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voross can do to turn this around?
Voross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bowman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voross's guard.
Voross looking to control but Bowman passes into half guard.
Bowman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Voross is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Voross is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bowman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Voross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bowman is trying to defend but Voross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Voross wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Voross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowman defending well though. #T4#
Voross with the ground and pound but Bowman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Voross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voross throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voross's guard. Nice move by Bowman!#REVR#
Bowman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Voross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Voross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bowman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Voross is working Bowman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Voross postures up in Bowman's guard and throws a big left but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman controls Voross momentarily but Voross frees himself.
Voross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voross throwing strikes but missing.
Bowman 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.
Voross throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Voross throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voross's guard. Nice move by Bowman!#REVR#
Voross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Voross has Bowman pulled in close to control his posture.
Voross keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Voross is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
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.
Voross is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bowman sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bowman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voross in his tracks.
Ugor Voross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bowman counters with a head kick. That will keep Voross thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Voross gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Voross tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Bowman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Voross buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Voross!! Voross is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Bowman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daquan Bowman!

 

 
 
 
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