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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Chai has knocked Bowen down with a huge combo! Chai steps away and waves a wobbly Bowen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aled Bowen has been cut.
Chai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bowen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savaje Bebe Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Savaje Bebe Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Richardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for Bowen on that attempt.
It looked like Richardson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowen.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowen goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Bowen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Bowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowen misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowen looks winded!
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Bowen is rocked!
Bowen with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a left right combination that sends Bowen crashing to the mat - Richardson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bowen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Richardson!
A relieved looking Justin Richardson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
Aled Bowen really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blaze Cunningham was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bowen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowen. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aled Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Delma is fending him off so far but Bowen persists. Nope, Le Delma circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the temple. Bowen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Le Delma throws a head kick that Bowen semi-blocks.
#T1#
Bowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Delma defends it nicely.
Le Delma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bowen misses with a takedown
and Le Delma counters with a solid body kick.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Le Delma.
Bowen fails with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a left and a right that stings Bowen. #T2#
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Le Delma responds with a good body kick, but Bowen manages to step out the way in time.
Aled Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Le Delma.
Le Delma leaves Bowen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Delma scores with a head kick.
Bowen shoots and misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Le Delma - just one landing. #T3#
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a head kick. #ROC2#Bowen is rocked!
Le Delma lands a big head kick that sends Bowen to the canvas! Le Delma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Bowen shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowen.
Bowen shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aled Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Bowen into the cage.
Mitchell prevents Bowen from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bowen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mitchell gets the takedown into side control.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Bowen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell working the ground and pound from side control.
Mitchell throws an elbow but Bowen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bowen some visible discomfort.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Bowen is working away. #T1#
Mitchell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bowen struggling a bit here.
Mitchell lands an elbow.
Bowen struggling a bit here.
Mitchell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell working the head with strikes.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowen wants to control but Mitchell postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mitchell scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mitchell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Bowen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Bowen is looking for the choke from the back position but Mitchell is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell tries to break free.
Mitchell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Bowen tightening his grip on Mitchell, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for the choke from the back position but Mitchell is controlling his hands well.
Mitchell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bowen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Mitchell wants to control his opponent's hands but Bowen gets his hands free. #SUB#
Bowen is working for a rear naked choke. Mitchell is not defending it well and Bowen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mitchell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mitchell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aled Bowen! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Faouzi Chouikh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chouikh moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Bowen jumps guard.
Chouikh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chouikh wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chouikh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chouikh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bowen pulls Chouikh in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Chouikh from controlling successfully.
Chouikh passes Bowen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bowen manages to get to full guard.
Bowen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chouikh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowen is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chouikh is aware though and is defending well.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Chouikh postures up. #SUB2#
Chouikh lying in Bowen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bowen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Chouikh taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aled Bowen! |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lefevre . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (4) vs (0) Bowen
Bowen trying to remain calm as Lefevre controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bowen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefevre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lefevre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bowen is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lefevre has hold of Bowen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bowen seems comfortable defending it but Lefevre has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bowen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bowen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lefevre couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Muller swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Bowen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muller!
Muller explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big right from Muller misses.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muller defends it well.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Bowen is out of range.
Bowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bowen sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Muller.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muller lands with a shot to the body.
Bowen shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frankz Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Bowen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Muller connects with the punch.
Muller lands a nice hook to Bowen's body. Bowen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowen on the side of the head.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muller thuds a left hand into Bowen's body.
Bowen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowen.
Bowen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowen.#T2#
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowen moves away.
Bowen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bowen takes one to the side of the head.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Bowen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bowen has time to react.
Muller lands a body shot.
Frankz Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bowen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muller scores with a hook.#ROC#Bowen is rocked!
Bowen fails to land the takedown.
Muller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bowen sprawls and moves away.
Bowen is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Muller cracks Bowen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen falls backwards against the cage. Muller follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen to his knees. Muller keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankz Muller! |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aled Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Bowen pushes down on Yoshida's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshida defends it well. #SUB#
Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida is concentrating on defense, preventing Bowen from advancing position.
Bowen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowen is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bowen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Bowen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (3) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yoshida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yoshida! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (3) vs (2) Yoshida
Bowen controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself. #T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Bowen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (5) vs (2) Yoshida
Bowen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bowen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (5) vs (4) Yoshida#T3#
Bowen looking to control.
Bowen wants to improve his position but instead Yoshida has moved into half guard.
Bowen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bowen (9) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control the position but Bowen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Yoshida reverses the position brilliantly into Bowen's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (9) vs (6) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Bowen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bowen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Bowen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (9) Yoshida#T5##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Bowen is defending well.
Bowen tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Bowen manages to get back to half guard.
Bowen gets full guard.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bowen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
#T6##SUB#
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Bowen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowen has an active guard here but Yoshida has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T8#
Bowen is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
#T9#
Bowen trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Bowen trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida is thwarting Bowen's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Bowen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Bowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bowen reaches up to try and control the position but Yoshida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bowen rolls and tries to escape and now Yoshida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (9) vs (15) Yoshida
Yoshida is looking to control Bowen but Bowen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Bowen right now.
Bowen trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Yoshida has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bowen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yoshida gets his way!
Yoshida looks winded!#T13#
Yoshida is hanging on to Bowen's back as he tries to escape.
Bowen trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Bowen's back but Bowen is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bowen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (11) vs (15) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Bowen controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bowen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (14) vs (15) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshida has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Bowen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 15 to 14. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1165 Round 3
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint Le pinned against the cage. Saint Le gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint Le is fending him off so far but Bowen persists. Nope, Saint Le circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Saint Le fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowen to the ground. Saint Le is now in Bowen's guard.
Saint Le wants to pass the guard but Bowen is keeping the position.
Saint Le stopping the sweep attempt from Bowen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Le stays in close to Bowen's body and controls the position.
Saint Le seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bowen for as long as he can get away with.
Saint Le postures up.
#T1#
Saint Le is in close to Bowen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saint Le has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bowen working a defensive guard here.
Bowen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowen keeping full guard, as Saint Le tries to pass.
Bowen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bowen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Saint Le not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
Saint Le fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowen sprawls well initially but Saint Le persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bowen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saint Le seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bowen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saint Le is working away from the top position though.
Saint Le lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saint Le performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bowen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowen is in trouble now - Saint Le has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Le is landing with some decent strikes but Bowen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowen is looking to improve his position but Saint Le isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Bowen wants to hold on but Saint Le pushes him away.
Saint Le raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bowen wants to hold on but Saint Le pushes him away.
Saint Le controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Saint Le has hold of Bowen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bowen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Saint Le lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Saint Le is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bowen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saint Le lands a couple of good shots and Bowen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Bowen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Saint Le dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but Saint Le shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint Le tries to counter with a takedown but Bowen is quick to defend against it.
Bowen shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Le manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saint Le attempts a counter takedown but Bowen avoids it well and moves away.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but Saint Le shows good takedown defense.
Reece Saint Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Le as Bowen shoots in.
Saint Le doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowen circles away.
#TD2#
Bowen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saint Le looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saint Le throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bowen works to advance to full mount. Saint Le defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Le reaches up and holds on to Bowen to control the position.#SUB2#
Bowen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saint Le is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saint Le and Bowen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saint Le is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Bowen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saint Le is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saint Le prevents Bowen from improving position.
Saint Le is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Saint Le's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saint Le has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saint Le struggling a bit here.
Saint Le manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saint Le is trying to stand back up but Bowen is controlling him
#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saint Le doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowen. #SUB2#
Bowen is working for a submission of some sort.
Saint Le gets full guard.
Bowen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a kimura here.
Saint Le trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Bowen prevents Saint Le from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saint Le defends it well. #SUB2#
Bowen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Saint Le keeping hold of Bowen's head, controlling as best he can.
Saint Le is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Le has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Saint Le looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saint Le flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Le has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bowen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bowen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reece Saint Le overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint Le wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Saint Le actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aled Bowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Saint Le looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saint Le scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowen trying to keep a closed guard but Saint Le is proving a slippery customer.
Saint Le scoring with some ground and pound.
Saint Le is pushing down on Bowen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bowen is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint Le has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen trying to control from the bottom.
Saint Le scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bowen trying to control from the bottom.
Bowen tries to get to full guard but Saint Le has control of the leg. #T1#
Saint Le frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saint Le lands a couple of good shots and Bowen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saint Le keeps control of the position easily here as Bowen tries to buck him off.
Bowen trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Saint Le patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bowen wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Bowen right now.
#T2##SUB#
Saint Le is looking for the choke from the back position but Bowen is controlling his hands well.
Saint Le keeps control of the position as Bowen tries to break free.
Saint Le lands strikes to the head.
Can Bowen hold on?! Saint Le is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Saint Le has the hooks in. Bowen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saint Le really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bowen.
Bowen just trying to survive but Saint Le is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Bowen can't escape the position.
What can Bowen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saint Le lands a series of strikes from the back and Bowen goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Saint Le! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1165 Round 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt
and Gan counters with a left and a right that stings Bowen.
Gan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gan tries to bum rush Bowen with a series of wild strikes but Bowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Gan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gan prevents Bowen from improving his position.
Gan is looking to advance position but Bowen won't allow it.
Bowen trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gan passes into side control, despite Bowen's attempt to control the position.
Gan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Bowen is not content to let Gan control the position.
Bowen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gan's best efforts.
Bowen tries to get to full guard but Gan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowen moves into full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowen pulls Gan in close to prevent any damage.
Gan looking to pass the guard.
Gan wanted to stand there but Bowen had control of the position.
Gan throws a strike but Bowen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bowen has Gan in his guard.#REVR#
Bowen controls Gan momentarily but Gan frees himself. #SU#
Gan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowen.
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Han Gan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Gan thuds his right hand into Bowen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bowen shoots for a takedown but Gan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowen was covering up waiting for the punch and Gan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a triangle but Gan pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen looking to control but Gan passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Gan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowen.
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gan leaves Bowen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Han Gan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.#CL#
Bowen tries to keep at a distance but Gan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bowen working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Gan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowen can do to turn this around?#TD#
Gan has hold of one of Bowen's legs. Bowen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Han Gan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowen working a defensive guard here.
Gan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Gan stands and steps away. Bowen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Bowen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gan tries to avoid it but Bowen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gan to the ground. Gan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gan stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowen. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.
Gan lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Gan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Bowen is looking to reverse the position.
Bowen is trying to control Gan's posture but Gan avoids it.
Bowen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowen is controlling Gan's posture.
Gan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gan's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Bowen drops back looking for a leg! Gan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gan manages to kick Bowen off! Bowen jumps back into Gan's guard. #SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Bowen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gan's guard. #SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Gan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Gan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bowen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Gan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gan sprawls well. Gan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Gan tries to sprawl but Bowen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gan pushes Bowen off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gan pinned against the cage. Gan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Han Gan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.#T1##CL#
Gan rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gan.
Bowen looking to slow down the pace here.
Gan scores with a shoulder strike.
Gan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Gan has hold of one of Bowen's legs. Bowen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bowen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bowen stands and throws Gan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bowen is working to tighten his grip on Gan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bowen is really squeezing tight and eventually Gan passes out! Bowen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aled Bowen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1165 Round 1
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bowen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Tavistock is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bowen is looking for a kimura but Tavistock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowen to get the leverage.
Tavistock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowen on the ground.#SUB2#
Bowen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavistock is just riding it out for now. Bowen eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Bowen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tavistock is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aled Bowen! |
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