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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowlsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowlsby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fuck You Im Drunk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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184 cm
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174 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Bowlsby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bowlsby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Distacio Jr throws a body kick that misses. Bowlsby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Distacio Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bowlsby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Distacio Jr thows a huge punch but Bowlsby dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Distacio Jr controlling the pace. Bowlsby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Distacio Jr is keen to just control but Bowlsby is a slippery customer. Distacio Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next. Distacio Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowlsby defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Distacio Jr slips a nice elbow through Bowlsby's hands, connecting with Bowlsby's forehead. Distacio Jr content to control rather than advance. Distacio Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Distacio Jr is looking to pass Bowlsby's guard but actually Bowlsby recovers to full guard. Distacio Jr trying to control but Bowlsby is working from the bottom. Distacio Jr throwing strikes from guard but Bowlsby blocks nicely. Bowlsby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr throwing strikes but missing. Distacio Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowlsby is keeping the position for now. Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Bowlsby keeps moving. Bowlsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Distacio Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. Distacio Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Distacio Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr wants to pass to mount but Bowlsby is defending the position. Distacio Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bowlsby is looking to control Distacio Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowlsby avoid being mounted? Distacio Jr is keen to just control but Bowlsby is a slippery customer. Distacio Jr is nestled in close to Bowlsby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Distacio Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bowlsby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Distacio Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Distacio Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Distacio Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Distacio Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowlsby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Distacio Jr prevents Bowlsby from standing back up.
Distacio Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bowlsby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Distacio Jr scores with a couple of nice shots. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Distacio Jr lands a nice short elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, if Distacio Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Distacio Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Distacio Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. Distacio Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Distacio Jr working Bowlsby over with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bowlsby tries to keep at a distance but Distacio Jr has taken the fight into the clinch. Distacio Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowlsby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Distacio Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Bowlsby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio Jr missing with knees to the body.
Distacio Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowlsby is defending well for now. Distacio Jr misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distacio Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bowlsby takes a knee to the side of the body. Distacio Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowlsby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bowlsby avoids it by throwing Distacio Jr back against the cage. Bowlsby gets underhooks to prevent Distacio Jr's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Distacio Jr fails to land. Distacio Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Distacio Jr working aggressively here.
Distacio Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Distacio Jr - that landed with a thud.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee strike.
Distacio Jr digs a right hand into Bowlsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bowlsby's gas tank. Distacio Jr lands a nice knee to the body. Distacio Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowlsby avoids it. Distacio Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Distacio Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Distacio Jr is on top in guard.
Distacio Jr controlling from the top position. Distacio Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Distacio Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowlsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Distacio Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowlsby works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Distacio Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Distacio Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowlsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harry Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowlsby. Bowlsby moves away from the strike by Distacio Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bowlsby takes a step back to recover. Distacio Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Distacio Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bowlsby blocks it with crossed arms. Distacio Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Bowlsby is blocking nicely.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but Bowlsby blocks it.
Distacio Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowlsby's elbow. Bowlsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Bowlsby blocks with his arms.
Distacio Jr crunches a lovely knee into Bowlsby's ribcage. Bowlsby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Bowlsby blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowlsby avoids it. Distacio Jr misses with a knee to the head. Bowlsby takes a knee right on the jaw!
Distacio Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Distacio Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowlsby managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Distacio Jr misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bowlsby is trying to break free. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Distacio Jr scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Distacio Jr fails to land. Distacio Jr working Bowlsby over with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr 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! 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.
Distacio Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Distacio Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bowlsby under the eye. Distacio Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowlsby's hands. Bowlsby misses with a looping left. Distacio Jr misses with a hook. Bowlsby ducked under it nicely. Distacio Jr blocks a jab. Bowlsby's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowlsby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bowlsby looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range. Bowlsby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Distacio Jr throws a push kick but Bowlsby slaps the foot to one side. Distacio Jr slips a jab from Bowlsby. Distacio Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bowlsby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Distacio Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Distacio Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Distacio Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Distacio Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Distacio Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Distacio Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Bowlsby pushes Distacio Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Distacio Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Distacio Jr trying to control the position but Bowlsby is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr looks up at the clock and then as Bowlsby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Distacio Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bowlsby struggling a bit here. Harry Distacio Jr has got the better of the ground game so far. Distacio Jr scoring with punches from side control. Distacio Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowlsby keeps working. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Distacio Jr controlling from side mount. Bowlsby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Distacio Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bowlsby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Distacio Jr's guard! Nice work there by Bowlsby! Bowlsby is looking to work some ground and pound but Distacio Jr has wrist control. Bowlsby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Distacio Jr on the ground. Distacio Jr pushes a forearm under Bowlsby's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bowlsby is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Distacio Jr! Harry Distacio Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Bobby Bowlsby stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was drunk..'.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
95% |
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