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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Popov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bowers counters with a shoot takedown. Popov fights it but they end up in guard.
Popov is looking to sweep but instead, Bowers has passed into half guard.
Popov is trying to control but Bowers passes into side control!
Bowers lands a few punches from side control.
Popov gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Popov controls the position.#T1#
Popov tries to hold on but Bowers postures up.
Popov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bowers has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Bowers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Popov is on top in guard.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Bowers is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Popov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bowers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bowers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bowers! #REVR#
Popov tries to improve position but can't.
Popov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bowers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Bowers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Popov moves into full guard.
Popov is looking to stand up but Bowers isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov pulls Bowers in close to his closed guard and prevents Bowers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Popov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popov wants to hit a switch here but Bowers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popov there!
Popov working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Bowers dominated that round.
That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Popov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowers's guard now, I'm sure.
Popov throws a strike but Bowers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Popov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowers stacks Popov 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 Bowers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popov sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is looking to improve his position.
Bowers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowers really is a fat lump.#T1#
Popov wants to improve his position but Bowers is controlling well.
Popov trying to hold on to Bowers's head to control him but Bowers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov is controlling Bowers's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES2#
Popov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stepan Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bowers clinches. #T2##BC2#
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowers avoids it really well and circles away.
Popov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Bowers wants to clinch up but Popov keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Popov shoots in and bounces Bowers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Popov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowers is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Bowers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bowers checks a leg kick.
Bowers closes the distance and clinches up with Popov, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes Popov against the cage but Popov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Popov.
Bowers tries to counter by clinching up but Popov breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowers's half guard.#T4#
Popov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers tries to get to full guard but Popov has control of the leg.
Bowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bowers is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Bowers is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bowers shoots for a takedown but Popov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popov dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on Popov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Popov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Popov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowers down.
Popov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bowers!
Popov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Popov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bowers's face.
Popov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bowers taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bowers is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Popov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Bowers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Popov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Bowers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bowers and Popov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bowers gets back to half guard.#T2#
Bowers taking some punishment here, with Popov in his half guard.
Bowers pushes Popov off looking to stand but Popov dives back in and keeps control.
Popov is stalling here. Bowers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Popov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bowers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Popov can't do much from the bottom here.
Popov is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Bowers decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##CL2#
Popov clinches up against the cage.
Popov jumps guard but Bowers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowers avoids it.
Popov is trying to pull guard but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
Humberto Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Popov.
Popov is trying to force a seperation but Bowers has the dominant position.
Bowers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Bowers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Bowers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popov is looking for a takedown.
Bowers working aggressively here.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowers's efforts to push away.
Bowers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stepan Popov.
I think Popov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stepan Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jameson closes the distance and clinches.
Bowers really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bowers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Jameson feints and as Bowers raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bowers holds on and takes a little breather.
Jameson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowers keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Jameson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bowers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jameson, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson trying to keep a closed guard but Bowers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jameson is looking to stand back up but Bowers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jameson.
Bowers slows the pace down in half guard.
Jameson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowers is working away from the top position though.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowers fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Jameson is controlling him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Bowers won't allow it.
Bowers prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Bowers jumps into guard, dragging Jameson to the mat.
Jameson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jameson is working Bowers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jameson trying to control but Bowers is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Jameson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowers as he avoids it easily.
Bowers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jameson.
No joy there for Jameson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Bowers sprawls well.
Humberto Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jameson.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Bowers shows good takedown defense.
As Jameson tries to get set, Bowers tries to push him back and clinch up but Jameson manages to avoid the attempt.
Bowers dives in for a single leg takedown but Jameson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jameson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers dives in and grabs Jameson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes down on Bowers's head and hops out.
Jameson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jameson is fending him off so far but Bowers persists. Nope, Jameson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowers is just out of range.
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowers is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Bowers circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jameson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowers is trying to get back to full guard.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Jameson is trying to work for a kimura but Bowers is defending well.
Humberto Bowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Jameson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowers is trying to stand up here but Jameson is controlling him well.
Jameson misses with a head shot. Bowers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bowers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Jameson wants to control from the top but Bowers keeps moving.
Jameson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Jameson is trying to push Bowers away but Bowers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jameson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameson stops a takedown attempt from Bowers.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jameson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Jameson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Jameson misses
and Bowers counters with a three punch combo that has Jameson backing up. Jameson nods at Bowers to acknowledge the strikes.
Jameson misses with a takedown
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Bowers. No joy for Jameson on that attempt. #CL2#
Jameson closes the distance and pushes Bowers back into the cage.
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 Humberto Bowers 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#
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowers counters with a nice leg kick.
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowers. #TD2#
Jameson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowers's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Bowers kicks Jameson off and gets to his feet.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Humberto Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jameson.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowers.
Jameson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowers defends it nicely.#T1##CL#
Bowers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowers is trying to break free.
Jameson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bowers smiles and moves away.
Humberto Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowers as he avoids it easily.
Bowers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Bowers circles away easily#CL#
and Bowers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bowers. #T2#
Bowers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
A shot in the inside from Bowers.
Bowers working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Bowers.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bowers has had enough of the clinch but Jameson keeps him there for the moment.
Bowers lands a right hand. #TD#
Bowers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Bowers pushes Jameson off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Bowers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jameson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Bowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Bowers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Bowers gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease.
Bowers wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Bowers tries to clinch but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Bowers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jameson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
No joy there for Bowers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jameson sprawls well. Jameson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowers gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Bowers looking to score a takedown here. Jameson is defending well but Bowers drives through and ends up in Jameson's guard.#SUB2#
Jameson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bowers passes into side control.
Jameson wants to control but Bowers postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Bowers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humberto Bowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn tries to bum rush Bowers with a series of wild strikes but Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowers tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Bowers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bowers avoids the body shot from Penn.
Bowers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Penn.
Penn works Bowers's body with a nice hook.
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bowers's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Humberto Bowers has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penn.#KD2#
Penn lands a big head kick that sends Bowers tumbling to the mat! Penn takes a step backwards and waves Bowers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bowers is rocked!
Bowers really is a fat lump.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn drops Bowers with a big left hand! Bowers is injured, injured bad! Penn jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kelly throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Bowers avoids it well.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Bowers really is a fat lump.
Kelly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowers feinted with a counter takedown.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bowers shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Bowers clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kelly looks to land a combination but Bowers avoids it well.
Kelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bowers wants to clinch.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Bowers avoids it well.
Kelly throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side.
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.#T2#
Kelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bowers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Derrick Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Bowers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowers.
Kelly cracks Bowers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Bowers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelly!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly struggling a bit here.#T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bowers is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bowers easily slips into full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly tries to hold on but Bowers pushes him away.
Bowers tries to push Kelly's head away but Kelly is holding on tight.
Bowers avoids the attempt from Kelly to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Kelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bowers tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
#CL#
Bowers has managed to clinch.
Bowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bowers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Bowers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowers shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Bowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
Bowers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowers. Bowers gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly throws a series of strikes that have Bowers backpedaling.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Bowers moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bowers or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelly, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kelly throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bowers counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Kelly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Bowers avoids nicely.
Kelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowers in the body.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Bowers moves out of range easily.
Kelly throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Bowers gets an underhook and turns Kelly into the cage.
Bowers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Bowers moves into the clinch.
Bowers has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
#T4#
Bowers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
Kelly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowers backwards.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Bowers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bowers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Bowers moves out of range easily.
Bowers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Bowers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Kelly 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bowers blocks a low kick nicely.
Derrick Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kelly tries to clinch but Bowers is having none of it.
Bowers moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bowers tries to counter with a takedown but Kelly is quick to defend against it.
Kelly tries to bum rush Bowers with a series of wild strikes but Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Bowers avoids it well.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Bowers jumps back.
As Kelly tries to get set, Bowers tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelly manages to avoid the attempt.
Humberto Bowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly tries a low kick but Bowers avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Bowers attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kelly misses with the body kick#CL#
and Bowers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Bowers breaks from the clinch.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Bowers shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bowers back to the cage. Kelly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bowers is looking to clinch.
Kelly throws a counter combo.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kelly.
Kelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly misses with a combination
and Bowers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowers moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowers is able to avoid easily.
Bowers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kelly tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
Kelly tries to bum rush Bowers with a series of wild strikes but Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kelly manages to circle out of the way.
Kelly misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bowers counters by clinching up.
Bowers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Bowers manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Bowers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kelly was covering up waiting for the punch and Bowers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bowers works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Bowers from controlling successfully.
Humberto Bowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly trying to strike off his back.
Humberto Bowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly controlling Bowers's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
George closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bowers counters with a nice double leg into side control. George won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
George manages to get back to half guard.
George controlling the position for now.
George tries to roll over but Bowers keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
George slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
George trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
George pulls Bowers in to control the position.
Bowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
George is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
George jumps guard.
Bowers really is a fat lump.#T2##SUB2#
George escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
George wants to stand up but Bowers is controlling him.
Bowers stopping the sweep attempt from George.
George throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
George has control of Bowers's left arm, preventing Bowers from doing any damage. #SUB2#
George pushes a forearm under Bowers's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bowers is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hefin George!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller tries to clinch there but Bowers circles away.
Bowers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side.
Miller connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bowers - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bowers moves into range and clinches up with Piroscia.#TD#
Bowers decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Piroscia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Piroscia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bowers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Piroscia has Bowers in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Piroscia working for a triangle but Bowers defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Piroscia is looking for a triangle but Bowers pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bowers is posturing up here but Piroscia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bowers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bowers has to tap! Slick submission there by Piroscia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giancarlo Piroscia!
In his post fight interview, Giancarlo Piroscia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Potter wants to clinch.
Potter lands with a kick to the temple. Bowers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Potter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Potter scores with the left hand. Bowers knows he should have avoided that one.
Potter lands with a straight right. Bowers didn't see that one coming.
Potter throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter throws a leg kick which misses Bowers's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowers tries to avoid it. #TD#
Bowers feints and as Potter raises his hands in defense, Bowers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Potter wants to stand but Bowers is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Potter looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bowers is defending well. Potter quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bowers has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Potter celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Potter!
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