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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bowen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #BC#
Bowen breaks the clinch.
Murphy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Bowen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Bowen staying out of range there.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bowen has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC#
Bowen manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bowen counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Bowen to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy throws a combination. Bowen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bowen quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowen's head.#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
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!#SUB#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Bowen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Bowen had control of the position. #T2#
Bowen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy distracts Bowen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murphy wanted to stand there but Bowen had control of the position.
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy 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.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bowen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bowen looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Bowen is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowen has wrist control.
Bowen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bowen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Bowen defends it easily.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bowen slips the punch.
Bowen is looking to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy lunges at Bowen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bowen's hand.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Bowen is trying to improve his position.
Bowen sneaks back into half guard.
Bowen gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Bowen's legs - danger averted.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowen with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Murphy can't handle though.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Bowen's brow. #T2#
Bowen has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Murphy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bowen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Bowen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bowen throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murphy passes into half guard.
Bowen gets full guard.
Bowen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bowen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy striking off his back but it's not causing Bowen any problems. #SU#
Bowen gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting.
Bowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Murphy tries to bum rush Bowen with a series of wild strikes but Bowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowen misses its target.
Bowen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowen's head.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Bowen is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowen tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murphy 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##TD2#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Bowen.
Bowen has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy cracks Bowen with a solid left hand.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Bowen looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowen, not yet. #SUB#
Bowen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Bowen.#T1##SUB#
Bowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowen tries to strike from the bottom.
Edgar Bowen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bowen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Murphy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bowen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bowen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Bowen's brow.
Bowen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Bowen's brow. #T2#
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy distracts Bowen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!
Bowen has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Bowen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Bowen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy tries to stand but Bowen is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy is in close to Bowen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bowen has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Bowen looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bowen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowen keeps working.
Bowen tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Bowen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bowen wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowen is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Murphy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murphy cracks Bowen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy prevents Bowen from getting the reversal.
Murphy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murphy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murphy tries to control but Bowen wriggling away.
Bowen is looking to get to half guard.
Bowen is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Bowen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bowen is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy cracks Bowen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Bowen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bowen gets back to half guard.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bowen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Bowen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bowen tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Bowen dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
#CL#
Bowen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Bowen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michael Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowen circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowen throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Murphy!
Michael Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Eagles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bowen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bowen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eagles throws an overhand right that lands on Bowen's shoulder, as Bowen tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eagles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bowen ducks under a wild hook from Eagles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eagles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowen.
Eagles misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bowen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Bowen throwing shots but Eagles is blocking nicely.
Eagles is concentrating on defense, preventing Bowen from advancing position.
Eagles tries to roll over but Bowen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bowen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bowen seems to be working for a kimura but Eagles defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Eagles controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Bowen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eagles defends it well.
Eagles wants to get back to full guard.
Eagles is controlling Bowen's trapped leg to prevent Bowen from advancing to side control.
Eagles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Bowen lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Bowen wants to work for an arm triangle but Eagles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eagles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowen.
Eagles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bowen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Eagles wants to control but Bowen is keeping busy.
Eagles tries to roll over but Bowen keeps him under control.
Eagles controlling the position for now.
Eagles wants to improve his position but Bowen is controlling well.
Bowen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eagles trying to control from the bottom.
Eagles is controlling Bowen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eagles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowen. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eagles is concentrating on defense, preventing Bowen from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eagles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Eagles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eagles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bowen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bowen is working for a kimura but Eagles is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bowen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eagles is just riding it out for now. Bowen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bowen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bowen blocks a jab.
Bowen slips a jab and a cross from Eagles.
A slow jab from Eagles misses its intended target.
A big left from Eagles misses.
Bowen slips a jab and a cross from Eagles.
Bowen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowen slips a straight right by Eagles.
Bowen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eagles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bowen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eagles stalks Bowen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bowen's face. Bowen staggers backwards, shaken.
Eagles cracks Bowen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eagles lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bowen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eagles dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Eagles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Pettis gets a takedown into half guard.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowen keeps working. #SUB2#
Pettis is working for a kimura but Bowen is defending it quite comfortably.
Bowen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pettis trying to control the action but Bowen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Pettis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pettis looks for the body kick but Bowen saw that one coming.
Bowen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bowen clinches up against the cage.
Pettis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Bowen breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Bowen drives through with a takedown into Pettis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pettis wants to stand up but Bowen is controlling him.
Bowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bowen landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pettis wants to sweep here but Bowen controlling him for the moment.
Bowen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pettis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bowen prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Bowen wants to stand but Pettis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bowen with a nice head shot there.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bowen being controlled here momentarily.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bowen throwing strikes but missing.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowen wants to stand but Pettis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bowen tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Pettis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowen was covering up waiting for the punch and Pettis finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Bowen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pettis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bowen.
Bowen is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Pettis working the body and head with strikes.
Bowen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bowen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pettis is keen to just control but Bowen is a slippery customer.
Bowen missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pettis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pettis working the head and body with strikes.
Pettis prevents Bowen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pettis is trying to work for a kimura but Bowen is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bowen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pettis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pettis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Pettis darts in and clinches Bowen up against the cage.#BC#
Bowen breaks from the clinch.
Bowen tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pettis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pettis gets a double leg takedown into Bowen's guard.
Pettis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Bowen sneaks back into half guard.
Pettis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bowen! #SU2#
Pettis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pettis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Bowen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pettis.
Bowen is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bowen clinches up with Pettis and pushes him back against the cage.
Pettis takes a shot to the head.
Bowen stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Bowen breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Bowen tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bowen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bowen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowen tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Pettis drives through with a takedown into Bowen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pettis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Pettis pushes down on Bowen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pettis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bowen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Bowen defends the submission attempt.
Bowen is pressing down on Pettis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis passes into half guard.
Bowen is staying active underneath Pettis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bowen is looking to improve his position.
Bowen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pettis trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Pettis won't allow Bowen to sweep him here.
Anthony Pettis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle here but Pettis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Pettis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pettis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowen wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettis slips a nice elbow through Bowen's hands, connecting with Bowen's forehead.
Bowen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Pettis is trying to trip Bowen. He has hold of a leg but Bowen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pettis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pettis works over Bowen with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowen scores with a short punch from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bowen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowen is looking to stand up but Pettis won't let him.
Bowen throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely. #T1#
Pettis has momentary wrist control but Bowen slips an elbow through the middle.
Bowen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowen postures up in Pettis's guard and throws a big left but Pettis blocks it.
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowen.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettis looking to control.
Bowen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pettis has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pettis feints and as Bowen raises his hands in defense, Pettis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pettis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Bowen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pettis defends well.#SUB#
Bowen looking for a guillotine here but Pettis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pettis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pettis preventing the sweep.
Pettis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bowen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Pettis moves nicely into side control.
Bowen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bowen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Pettis stands up and beckons Bowen to his feet.
Bowen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pettis doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowen circles away.
As Pettis tries to get set, Bowen tries to push him back and clinch up but Pettis manages to avoid the attempt.
Edgar Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pettis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pettis wants to clinch up but Bowen keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Pettis.
I've got Pettis 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Edgar Bowen has been cut.
Bowen loses concentration momentarily and Tevez pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bowen crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Tevez finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Tevez!
A relieved looking Jose Tevez 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Sokol takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bowen fails to land.
Come on Bowen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Sokol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sokol drives through and clinches with Bowen against the cage.
Bowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sokol has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sokol pushes Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Sokol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sokol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowen backwards. #BC2#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bowen clinches up with Sokol and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Sokol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowen's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sokol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sokol has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Sokol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Bowen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sokol manages to circle out of the way.
Sokol throws a right hand that Bowen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowen also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Sokol moves into range and clinches up with Bowen.
A shot in the inside from Sokol. #CUT2#
It looks like Edgar Bowen has been cut.
Sokol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sokol breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Sokol clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowen wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sokol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sokol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bowen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Sokol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowen avoids a kick to the body.
Bowen is looking to counter the offense by Sokol and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Sokol drives through and clinches with Bowen against the cage.
Bowen is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Bowen pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bowen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sokol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bowen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bowen striking off his back but it's not causing Sokol any problems.
Bowen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sokol is trying to control but Bowen manages to pass to mount!
Sokol is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Sokol is bucking up trying to escape but Bowen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Bowen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sokol is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sokol flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bowen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sokol and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bowen slips an arm under Sokol chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bowen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bowen is squeezing on Sokol like an anaconda would it's prey. Sokol fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Bowen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Barrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrera wants to take a breather but Bowen is having none of it.
Bowen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Bowen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barrera. Oh but Bowen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barrera goes limp - he's gone! Bowen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edgar Bowen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Brockwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowen is looking to sweep but instead, Brockwell has passed into half guard.
Bowen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brockwell throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bowen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brockwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle but Brockwell pushes his legs off easily.
Brockwell wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving.
Brockwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bowen working for a triangle but Brockwell defends it easily.
Brockwell stopping the sweep attempt from Bowen.#T1##SUB2#
Brockwell drops back looking for a leg! Bowen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bowen manages to kick Brockwell off! Brockwell jumps back into Bowen's guard.
Brockwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Brockwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle here but Brockwell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brockwell in side control, throwing shots but Bowen defends.
Brockwell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bowen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brockwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Brockwell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bowen to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Brockwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowen did well to prevent Brockwell getting side control.#ES#
Bowen kicks Brockwell off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Brockwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowen is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brockwell off and has taken his back!
Brockwell wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bowen looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Bowen avoiding Brockwell 's attempts to control his hands.
Brockwell turns into Bowen and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Bowen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brockwell has picked Bowen up and slammed him! Bowen can't keep hold of the triangle and Brockwell manages to pass to side control!
Bowen is not content to let Brockwell control the position. #SUB2#
Brockwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bowen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brockwell looks winded!
Bowen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brockwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bowen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bowen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Bowen is looking to stand up but Brockwell isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle but Brockwell pushes his legs off easily.
Bowen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brockwell defends well.
Brockwell pushes down on Bowen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brockwell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bowen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brockwell.
Bowen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brockwell.
Brockwell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brockwell dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Brockwell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back.
Brockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brockwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bowen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockwell trying to control but Bowen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Brockwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockwell. #SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bowen working for submissions but it's allowed Brockwell to get to half guard.
Brockwell blocks the strikes from Bowen.
Bowen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brockwell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bowen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brockwell 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 Brockwell.
Bowen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowen punching from the bottom.
Brockwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brockwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Brockwell content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
Brockwell stalling.
Brockwell tries to pass to full mount but Bowen defends it.
Bowen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brockwell.
Bowen is refusing to be controlled, as Brockwell sits in half guard.
Brockwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bowen is not content to let Brockwell control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brockwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Brockwell tries to get set, Bowen tries to push him back and clinch up but Brockwell manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Brockwell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowen on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowen's guard now, I'm sure.
Brockwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bowen has his foot on Brockwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockwell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bowen has his foot on Brockwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockwell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a triangle here but Brockwell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brockwell happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brockwell 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##TD2#
Brockwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brockwell forces his way into half guard.
Bowen is staying active underneath Brockwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen missing with punches from the bottom.
Brockwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bowen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brockwell.
Bowen missing with punches from the bottom.
Bowen tries to roll over but Brockwell keeps him under control.#SU2#
Brockwell stands up from half guard.
Edgar Bowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowen throws a body punch but Brockwell moves out of range.
Kevin Brockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brockwell clinches up against the cage.
Brockwell prevents Bowen from breaking the clinch.
Bowen can't break the clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brockwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Brockwell successfully pulls guard.
Bowen connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Brockwell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bowen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brockwell pulls guard successfully.
Bowen landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Bowen gets to his feet - Brockwell follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brockwell.
Bowen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Bowen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockwell is one step ahead there.
Brockwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kevin Brockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brockwell advances nicely into full mount.
Bowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brockwell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bowen is working to get back to half guard.
Bowen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU#
Bowen gets to his feet. Brockwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL2#
Brockwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Brockwell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bowen won't allow Brockwell to pass to mount.
Bowen tries to roll over but Brockwell keeps him under control.
Bowen gets full guard.
Bowen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockwell is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowen wants to stand and escape but Brockwell is having none of it.
Edgar Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Brockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bowen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brockwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brockwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brockwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Brockwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brockwell 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Brockwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Diaz catches Bowen right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Edgar Bowen has been cut.
Bowen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Diaz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bowen is backing up but Diaz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bowen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Diaz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pettis.#CL#
Bowen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Bowen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pettis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pettis showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowen is looking for a sweep. Pettis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pettis is trying to control. Bowen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bowen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pettis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bowen wants to get back to full guard.
Bowen is trying to stand up here but Pettis is controlling him well.
Pettis prevents Bowen from improving his position.#SUB#
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bowen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bowen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pettis has picked Bowen up and slammed him! Bowen can't keep hold of the triangle and Pettis manages to pass to side control!
Pettis trying to control the position but Bowen is working away.
Bowen is trying to improve his position.
Pettis trying to control the action but Bowen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Pettis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bowen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pettis yanks on the arm and Bowen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pettis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Pettis!
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