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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Knight lands with a light punch inside.
The Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Knight throws a head punch that misses.
The Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Knight.
Cowell blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from The Knight.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Cowell prevents a body shot from The Knight.
The Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from The Knight.
The Knight pushes Cowell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cowell blocks a body shot from The Knight.
The Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Knight lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
The Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cowell prevents a body shot from The Knight. #T1#
The Knight lands with a left to the head.
The Knight blocking some punches.
The Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowell controls his hands.
The Knight misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Cowell breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Knight!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Knight!
The Knight lands a jab-cross combination.
The Knight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Knight throws a series of strikes that have Cowell backpedaling.
The Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Cowell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
The Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arthur The Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Knight misses with the combination.
No joy there for The Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Cowell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Knight feints a jab promting Cowell to slip. The Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cowell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cowell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Knight.
The Knight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cowell. #CL#
Cowell gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
The Knight tries to throw a body punch but Cowell avoids it by throwing The Knight back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cowell.
Cowell tries to work over The Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Knight lands a body shot.
Cowell blocks a body shot from The Knight.
The Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
The Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Knight tries a body shot but Cowell blocks it.
Cowell looking to stall.
#TD#
Cowell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Knight can't fight it off and eventually Cowell manages to take the fight to the floor. The Knight looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The Knight pushes Cowell off and gets back to his feet.
Cowell moves in looking to clinch but The Knight pushes him off.#CL#
Cowell closes the distance and pushes The Knight back into the cage.
The Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Knight as the two fighters clinch.
The Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowell's elbow.
Cowell tries a body shot but The Knight blocks it.
Cowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Cowell stalls.
The Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
The Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Cowell controls the action.
The Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from The Knight.
The Knight tries to throw a body punch but Cowell avoids it by throwing The Knight back against the cage.
The Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from The Knight fails to land.
The Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Knight tries to work over Cowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Knight prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
The Knight tries to throw a body punch but Cowell avoids it by throwing The Knight back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur The Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cowell counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Knight misses with the combination.
The Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - The Knight scores with a four punch combination!
Cowell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
The Knight throws a right hand that Cowell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowell also avoids with ease.
Cowell attempts a counter takedown but The Knight avoids it well and moves away.
The Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cowell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cowell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cowell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cowell drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cowell slips a jab and a cross from The Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cowell counters with an inside leg kick.
Cowell tries to clinch up.
The Knight throws a one two combo.
The Knight is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowell misses the target.
The Knight is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
The Knight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Knight stalks Cowell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cowell's face. Cowell staggers backwards, shaken.
Cowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Cowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell blocks an uppercut.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Knight cracks Cowell with a nice body shot.
Cowell tries for a takedown but The Knight manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Cowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Cowell controls the action.
The Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Knight tries to work over Cowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by The Knight.
The Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Cowell controls the action.
The Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Cowell controls the action.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from The Knight.
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!
Cowell can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Cowell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Knight throws a nice looking combination but Cowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - The Knight scores with a four punch combination!
Cowell wants to clinch up but The Knight keeps it at a distance.
Cowell shoots for a double leg takedown but The Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Cowell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Knight misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from The Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Arthur The Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Knight looks to land a combination but Cowell avoids it well.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but The Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Knight is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from The Knight. Those never looked like landing.
The Knight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Knight throws a nice looking combination but Cowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Knight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cowell avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Cowell tries to clinch but The Knight is having none of it.
A combination from The Knight does no damage.
Cowell drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Knight sprawls and moves away.
The Knight throws a right hand that Cowell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowell also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowell misses with a double jab.
Cowell slips a jab and a cross from The Knight.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but The Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cowell circles away quickly and effectively.
The Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - The Knight circles away.
Cowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for The Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cowell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Knight on the side of the head.
Arthur The Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Knight lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Knight misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Cowell tries to clinch but The Knight moves out of range.
Cowell wants to clinch.#CL#
Cowell pushes The Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Arthur The Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Knight tries to work over Cowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
The Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowell cracks The Knight with a nice body shot.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowell tries to work over The Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Knight tries to work over Cowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cowell prevents a body shot from The Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur The Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cowell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Knight.
Cowell tries to clinch but The Knight moves out of range.
The Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowell.
The Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cowell circles away quickly and effectively.
The Knight throws a right hand that Cowell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowell also avoids with ease.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but The Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arthur The Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
The Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - The Knight circles away.
Despite the aggression on The Knight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Knight misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Cowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
The Knight pushes Cowell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Knight is defending well for now.
Cowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowell works on The Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
The Knight misses with a punch to the body.
The Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowell's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Knight.
Good body shot from Cowell.
Cowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Knight backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowell.
The Knight tries to throw a body punch but Cowell avoids it by throwing The Knight back against the cage.
The Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Cowell controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Knight tries to work over Cowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowell lands with a right to the head.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Knight's elbow.
The Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowell is pushing The Knight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Knight lands with a left to the head.
The Knight works on Cowell's body with a couple of short punches.
The Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
The Knight misses with a body punch.
The Knight lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowell is leaning against The Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cowell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Knight prevents a body shot from Cowell. #T3#
The Knight tries to throw a body punch but Cowell avoids it by throwing The Knight back against the cage.
Cowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Knight.
The Knight tries a body shot but Cowell blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cowell fails to land.
The Knight lands a right hand.
The Knight tries a body shot but Cowell blocks it.
The Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowell controls his hands.
The Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowell controls his hands.
The Knight tries to work over Cowell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Knight is keeping busy.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
The Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Knight gets through Cowell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Cowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cowell prevents a body shot from The Knight.
Cowell prevents a body shot from The Knight.
Cowell cracks The Knight with a nice body shot.
The Knight avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Knight tries to throw a body punch but Cowell avoids it by throwing The Knight back against the cage.
The Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowell controls his hands.
The Knight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cowell.#BC#
Cowell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from The Knight does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Knight tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Knight to the ground. The Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from The Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Cowell dodges the punch combination from The Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur The Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur The Knight!
Post fight, Arthur The Knight took to the microphone: 'You haven't improved at all im disgusted.'.
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Event:
DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Cowell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Flanagan tries to keep at a distance but Cowell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flanagan managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
#TD2#
Cowell has Flanagan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cowell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flanagan tumbling to the mat - Cowell dives into Flanagan's guard.
Flanagan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cowell dives into side control.
#REVR#
Flanagan is not content to let Cowell control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan defending against the ground and pound.
Flanagan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cowell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Cowell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell punching from mount but Flanagan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flanagan gets back to half guard.
Flanagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cowell.
Flanagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cowell on the ground.
Flanagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cowell.
Cowell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flanagan defending well though.
Cowell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cowell throws a strike but Flanagan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cowell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flanagan's head.
Cowell won't allow Flanagan to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cowell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Flanagan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Flanagan!#REVR##SUB2#
Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanagan defends well.
Cowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flanagan is stalling in the full guard.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet. #SUB2#
Cowell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flanagan postures up.
#T3#
Cowell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flanagan stays in close to Cowell's body and controls the position.
Cowell wants to sweep but no luck.
Flanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Flanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cowell shoots and misses
and Flanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cowell wants to clinch.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
Cowell tries to clinch but Flanagan is having none of it. #T4#
Flanagan connects with a right hand. Cowell shakes it off.
Cowell tries to clinch there but Flanagan circles away.
Cowell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flanagan.
Cowell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cowell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowell tries to clinch up.
Cowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cowell moves to clinch but Flanagan breaks away
and Flanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Flanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowell.
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Cowell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanagan circles away.
Flanagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cowell's hands.#CL2#
Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flanagan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cowell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Flanagan counters with a shoot takedown. Cowell fights it but they end up in guard.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Flanagan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cowell is looking to sweep but instead, Flanagan has passed into half guard.
Cowell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cowell moves into full guard.
Cowell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flanagan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flanagan controls the pace.#T1#
Cowell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Cowell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flanagan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cowell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flanagan won't allow Cowell to sweep him here.
Flanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alex Cowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowell is looking to clinch.
Flanagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flanagan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Cowell pushes Flanagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cowell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Flanagan manages to break the clinch.
Flanagan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Flanagan misses the target.#CL2#
Cowell gets a clinch.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Flanagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flanagan is keeping busy.#BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Cowell wants to clinch.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cowell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cowell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Flanagan circles away easily
and Flanagan counters with a three punch combo that has Cowell backing up. Cowell nods at Flanagan to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Cowell pushes Flanagan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch.
Cowell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flanagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Flanagan cracks Cowell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flanagan with a jab.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowell can do to turn this around?#T4#
Cowell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walter Flanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Cowell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flanagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowell tries to clinch but Flanagan moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Flanagan misses its target.
A cross from Flanagan lands.
Flanagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Cowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flanagan.
Cowell tries to clinch up.
Flanagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Flanagan gets tackled into the cage by Cowell. Cowell maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flanagan as Cowell tries to tie him up. #BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Flanagan both land. Nice combination.
Flanagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cowell is fending him off so far but Flanagan persists. Nope, Cowell circles away and we're back to standing.
Walter Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Flanagan is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Flanagan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Cowell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanagan circles away.
Flanagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Flanagan is avoiding it.
Cowell ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Cowell moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Cowell feints a counter leg kick.
Cowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell misses with an uppercut. Flanagan saw that one coming.
Flanagan throwing a counter right hand but Cowell manages to avoid it.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Cowell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flanagan lands a body shot.
#T1#
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Flanagan circles away.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cowell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flanagan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cowell.
Cowell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowell.
Cowell moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
Cowell moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
Flanagan with a hook.
Cowell wants to clinch but Flanagan slips to the side
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Cowell moves to clinch but Flanagan breaks away
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Cowell lands with a right hand.
Cowell moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Flanagan keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cowell clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Cowell misses with the head strike.
Flanagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch.
Flanagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cowell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##TD#
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cowell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cowell is looking for a sweep.
Flanagan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flanagan moves nicely into side control.
Cowell looks to move to half guard but instead Flanagan has passed into mount! Damn!
Cowell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flanagan controlling his opponent. #T4#
Cowell is trying desperately to improve position.
Flanagan controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Flanagan.
Walter Flanagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cowell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flanagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
An out of breath Walter Flanagan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cowell has Garafallo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garafallo is defending well for now.
Cowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Cowell on the inside.
Cowell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garafallo avoids it.
Cowell scores with a hook to the body.
Cowell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garafallos head.
Garafallo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garafallo effectively controlling the action here.
Cowell landing knees to the body.
Garafallo working hard to break the clinch.
Garafallo avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Garafallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cowell. #BC2#
Cowell breaks from the clinch.
Garafallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cowell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cowell tries to clinch but Garafallo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garafallo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kangaroo's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Garafallo moves in looking to clinch but Cowell pushes him off.
Cowell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cowell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garafallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cowell moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cowell has hold of one of Garafallo's legs. Garafallo is fighting the takedown attempt but Cowell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Garafallo has his feet on Cowell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garafallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cowell tries to sprawl out of it but Garafallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cowell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Garafallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Cowell moves into the clinch.
Garafallo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cowell walks away with a smile on his face. Garafallo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Garafallo keeps it at a distance.
Garafallo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowell! But no joy.
Garafallo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cowell circles away quickly and effectively.
Cowell tries to clinch up but Garafallo circles away and keeps his distance.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garafallo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cowell gets a clinch.
Come on Cowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Garafallo.
Garafallo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garafallo.
Garafallo blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cowell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garafallo's elbow.
Cowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garafallo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cowell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenean Garafallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell moves in looking to clinch but Garafallo pushes him off.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Garafallo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowell dodges the punch combination from Garafallo.
#CL2#
Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell taking a breather.
Garafallo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cowell won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Cowell breaks the clinch.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Garafallo is avoiding it.
Cowell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garafallo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cowell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garafallo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garafallo is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Cowell tries to clinch but Garafallo moves out of range.
Cowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garafallo throws a head kick but Cowell moves out of range.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Garafallo is avoiding it.
Garafallo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garafallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cowell sprawls well. Cowell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garafallo gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Garafallo closes the distance and clinches.
Cowell is trying to break free.#BC#
Garafallo manages to break the clinch.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garafallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cowell tries to clinch up.
Garafallo tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Cowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Garafallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Garafallo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cowell to the ground. Garafallo is now in Cowell's guard.
Garafallo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Garafallo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Cowell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cowell has closed the distance and engaged Garafallo in a clinch.
Cowell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alex Cowell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garafallo.
#BC#
Garafallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garafallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garafallo moves in looking to clinch but Cowell pushes him off.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garafallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garafallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cowell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garafallo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garafallo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowell is looking to clinch.
It looked like Garafallo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Cowell clinches up against the cage.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garafallo's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garafallo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell tries a body shot but Garafallo blocks it.
#T1#
Garafallo avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Garafallo wants to break free but Cowell has control.
Cowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cowell lands a body punch.
Cowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cowell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garafallo managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
A shot in the inside from Cowell. #TD#
Garafallo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Garafallo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cowell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garafallo, into his guard. #REVB#
Garafallo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Cowell connects with a couple of short punches.
Garafallo pulls Cowell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cowell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cowell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Garafallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenean Garafallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garafallo wants to control but Cowell passes easily into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowell is keen to just control but Garafallo is a slippery customer.#T3#
Cowell misses with a head shot. Garafallo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Garafallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garafallo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garafallo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cowell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowell chips away with some ground and pound.
Garafallo working a defensive guard here.
Cowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garafallo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Cowell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garafallo's head.
Cowell is in close to Garafallo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Garafallo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Garafallo!#REVR#
Garafallo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garafallo wants to control from the top but Cowell keeps moving.
Cowell trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garafallo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cowell tries to clinch but Garafallo is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garafallo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowell! But no joy.
Garafallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Cowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cowell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garafallo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garafallo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Cowell.
Cowell looking to stall.
Cowell prevents Garafallo from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell misses with the head strike.
Cowell has a couple of punches blocked by Garafallo.
#BC#
Garafallo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Garafallo throws a head kick but Cowell moves out of range.
Garafallo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Garafallo is avoiding it.
Cowell is looking to clinch.
Jenean Garafallo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cowell tries to clinch up but Garafallo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cowell has Garafallo up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Garafallo managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
#BC2#
Cowell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garafallo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cowell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garafallo is defended easily by Cowell.
Cowell wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Cowell forces Garafallo back against the cage and clinches.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garafallo.
Garafallo tries to circle away but Cowell has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowell.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garafallo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Garafallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garafallo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Garafallo's ribcage.
Cowell throws a head punch that misses.
Cowell throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Cowell lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cowell as the two fighters clinch.
Cowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garafallo is defending well for now.
A short right from Cowell.
Cowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Garafallo avoids the damage to the body.
Cowell prevents the takedown attempt.
Garafallo is trying to drag Cowell to the mat but Cowell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenean Garafallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garafallo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garafallo goes for a takedown attempt but Cowell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garafallo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Cowell gets a clinch. #BC#
Garafallo manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Garafallo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cowell counter with a right hand.
Cowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garafallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowell.
Cowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garafallo misses with a takedown
enabling Cowell to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garafallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garafallo throws a big counter combination but Cowell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Garafallo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Cowell drives through and clinches with Garafallo against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garafallo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garafallo avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Garafallo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowell won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Cowell.
Cowell tries to work over Garafallo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenean Garafallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Cowell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garafallo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cowell 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Cowell wants to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay prevents Cowell from improving his position.
Bornay tries to stand and escape but Cowell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cowell actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Bornay is going to stand back up.
Bornay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Cowell throws the left hand but Bornay avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Cowell misses its intended target.
Cowell looks to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cowell 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.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Cowell has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #SUB2#
Cowell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bornay uses it to pass to side control.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #T2##SU#
Bornay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cowell to his feet.
Cowell tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bornay tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bornay to the ground. Bornay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cowell is looking to clinch but Bornay is avoiding it.
Cowell closes the distance but Bornay moves to the side #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his arm.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cowell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bornay tries to stand but Cowell is controlling his head. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Bornay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Cowell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bornay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Bornay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cowell is still trying to improve position.
Cowell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but Cowell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bornay in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cowell looks to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bornay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay is having none of it.
Cowell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bornay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bornay swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowell.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowell wants to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Cowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bornay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornay pinned against the cage. Bornay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cowell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bornay defends well and Cowell ends up having to push Bornay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Bornay keeps it at a distance.
Bornay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay is having none of it.
Cowell doesn't manage to clinch there - Bornay circles away.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cowell wants to clinch but Bornay slips to the side#TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cowell is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowell is proving hard to escape from.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cowell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bornay is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell tries to clinch up but Bornay circles away and keeps his distance.
Cowell throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell wants to clinch.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Cowell fights it but they end up in guard.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet. #SU#
Bornay stands up and waves to Cowell to follow him. #T4#
Cowell tries to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Lafon Bornay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bornay stands up and beckons Cowell to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bornay tries to counter with a takedown but Cowell is quick to defend against it.
Cowell tries to clinch but Bornay moves away #TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
Cowell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bornay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cowell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bornay escapes and throws Cowell's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Cowell tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has his arm trapped.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but Cowell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bornay in his guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.#T1#
Cowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bornay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Bornay has picked Cowell up - he's going for a ride! Bornay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like Bornay is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Cowell is looking for a sweep. Bornay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bornay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cowell is looking to control Bornay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowell darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his arm.#SU#
Bornay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cowell wants to clinch up but Bornay keeps it at a distance.
Cowell moves to clinch but Bornay breaks away #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cowell! #T4#
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
Cowell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bornay off and has taken his back!
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!
Bornay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cowell throws a strike but Bornay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bornay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cowell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowell throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cowell's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornay wants to stand but Cowell is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!
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Event:
DFC 39: Dog Vs Canoe 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cowell darts in and clinches OngBak up against the cage.
Cowell avoiding damage as OngBak throws knees to the body.
OngBak tries to break free but Cowell pushes him back against the cage.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OngBak avoids it.
Cowell lands a damaging elbow.
Cowell is struggling to control the position.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
Cowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OngBak taking a breather.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Cowell fails to land.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OngBak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell lands a shot to the body.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Cowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
OngBak clinches up against the cage.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowell avoids the damage to the body.
OngBak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OngBak can turn it around.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
OngBak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OngBak lands a nice knee to the body.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Cowell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
OngBak misses with some punches.
OngBak misses with a punch to the body.
Come on OngBak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
OngBak is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
OngBak tries to break free but Cowell pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
OngBak gets tackled into the cage by Cowell. Cowell maintains the clinch.
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!
OngBak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OngBak stalling in the clinch but Cowell improves position.
OngBak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.#T3#
OngBak trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OngBak.
#BC#
Cowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OngBak tries to keep at a distance but Cowell has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
OngBak jumps into guard, dragging Cowell to the mat.
OngBak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OngBak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OngBak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cowell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cowell working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Cowell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OngBak's head.
Cowell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cowell lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OngBak wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cowell is now in half guard.
OngBak pushes Cowell off looking to stand but Cowell dives back in and keeps control.
OngBak trying to control but Cowell postures up.
Cowell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cowell misses with a looping left.#CL#
Cowell moves into range and clinches up with OngBak.
OngBak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowell to keep the fight standing.
Cowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OngBak can do to turn this around?
Cowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cowell as OngBak tries to tie him up. #BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
Cowell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Cowell closes the distance and pushes OngBak back into the cage.
Cowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowell avoids the damage to the body.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
OngBak tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
OngBak gets tackled into the cage by Cowell. Cowell maintains the clinch.
OngBak crunches a lovely knee into Cowell's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on OngBak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cowell clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OngBak lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
OngBak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowell tries to land knees in the clinch but OngBak avoids the damage to the body.
OngBak is trying to force a seperation but Cowell has the dominant position.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OngBak can't break the clinch.
Cowell wants to take the fight to the mat but OngBak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OngBak wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
OngBak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cowell avoids it.
Cowell pressing his opponent against the cage.
OngBak trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OngBak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OngBak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
OngBak lands an elbow just above Cowell 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OngBak landing knees to the body.
OngBak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cowell misses with some punches.
#T4#
OngBak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OngBak avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
OngBak jumps guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowell drops down looking for an ankle pick but OngBak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Cowell moves into the clinch.
OngBak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OngBak working Cowell over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony OngBak 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##CL#
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell is working for takedown but OngBak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OngBak is defending well.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
OngBak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cowell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OngBak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cowell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Cowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cowell has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
OngBak forces Cowell back against the cage and clinches.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
OngBak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cowell backwards.
OngBak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cowell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OngBak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OngBak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cowell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cowell has OngBak up against the cage in a clinch.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell takes a knee to the side of the body.
OngBak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowell.
Cowell tries to stall but OngBak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
Cowell wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2##BC2#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
OngBak rushes Cowell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OngBak lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OngBak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cowell has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OngBak wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cowell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OngBak, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
OngBak prevents Cowell from breaking the clinch.
OngBak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cowell wants to take the fight to the mat but OngBak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OngBak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cowell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from OngBak. #TD#
Cowell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
OngBak has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cowell is on him like a limpet, forcing OngBak back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cowell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OngBak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cowell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OngBak looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
OngBak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cowell prevents it.
Cowell wants a takedown.
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OngBak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OngBak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OngBak leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
OngBak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
OngBak has closed the distance and engaged Cowell in a clinch.
#BC2#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony OngBak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OngBak 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony OngBak!
Tony OngBak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC 32: Arones Vs Milanesi
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cowell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Cowell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillabrandt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cowell to the mat. Cowell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cowell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
Cowell looking to control.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Dillabrandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowell is keeping the position for now.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws an elbow that misses. Cowell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillabrandt's guard. Nice move by Cowell!#REVB##SUB#
Cowell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dillabrandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cowell has managed to get both his arms back between Dillabrandt's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Dillabrandt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cowell postures up in Dillabrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dillabrandt blocks it.
Cowell trying to control but Dillabrandt is working from the bottom.
Dillabrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowell. #SUB#
Dillabrandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt has his foot on Cowell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cowell works his way back into a safe position though.
Cowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dillabrandt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cowell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillabrandt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dillabrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Cowell sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dillabrandt actively working from the bottom here.
Dillabrandt is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell throwing shots but Dillabrandt is blocking nicely.
Dillabrandt is looking to control Cowell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillabrandt avoid being mounted?
Dillabrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dillabrandt trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dillabrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dillabrandt slips a straight right by Cowell.#CL2#
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
Dillabrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Dillabrandt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cowell looking to control.
Dillabrandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowell keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dillabrandt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dillabrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cowell is trying to control the position but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillabrandt is working Cowell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cowell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillabrandt defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dillabrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Dillabrandt is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Dillabrandt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cowell regains guard.
Dillabrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowell is retaining full guard.
Dillabrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.
Cowell working a defensive guard here.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt postures up and lands a big shot to Cowell's brow. #SUB2#
Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillabrandt defends well.
Dillabrandt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Cowell trying to hold on to Dillabrandt's head to control him but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt drops an elbow to the side of Cowell's head.
Cowell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cowell tries to roll over but Dillabrandt keeps him under control.
Cowell is looking to control Dillabrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowell avoid being mounted?
Dillabrandt slips a nice elbow through Cowell's hands, connecting with Cowell's forehead.#SUB#
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cowell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cowell is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dillabrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowell can do to turn this around?#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillabrandt connects with a nice short shot to Cowell's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cowell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.#SUB2#
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillabrandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillabrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillabrandt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillabrandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillabrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillabrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillabrandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillabrandt stands up over Cowell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cowell keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Cowell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillabrandt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillabrandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
Dillabrandt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dillabrandt drives through and clinches with Cowell against the cage.
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Dillabrandt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dillabrandt manages to end up in side control.
Dillabrandt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cowell is looking to regain half guard here but Dillabrandt keeps moving and retains side control.
Cowell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cowell is being controlled here.
Cowell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillabrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cowell is working away from the top position though.
Dillabrandt gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Cowell stands up over Dillabrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillabrandt has momentary wrist control but Cowell slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillabrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillabrandt tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Dillabrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillabrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the position but Cowell postures up.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillabrandt controlling Cowell's posture.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillabrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cowell has Dillabrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Dillabrandt wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dillabrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dillabrandt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cowell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Dillabrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell can't find room to land a body shot as Dillabrandt controls the action.
Cowell working aggressively here.
Dillabrandt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cowell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Dillabrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillabrandt backwards.
Cowell tries to throw a body punch but Dillabrandt avoids it by throwing Cowell back against the cage.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt has Cowell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cowell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillabrandt.
Cowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillabrandt won't want to take too many of those.
Dillabrandt prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Dillabrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Dillabrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillabrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
A very excited looking Cody Dillabrandt 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:
DFC 26: Taylor Vs Arones
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Robbie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cowell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cowell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cowell rushes Robbie and presses him up against the cage.
Cowell lands a shoulder strike.
Cowell blocks a body shot from Robbie.
Robbie is trying to pull guard but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Robbie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowell is working Robbie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Robbie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cowell throwing strikes but missing.
Cowell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Robbie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cowell works over Robbie with some ground and pound from guard.
Cowell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell cracks Robbie with a solid left hand.
Robbie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cowell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Cowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Cowell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cowell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cowell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cowell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cowell postures up in Robbie's guard and throws a big left but Robbie blocks it.
Cowell lands a couple of elbows.
Cowell with a nice head shot there.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving. #T3#
Cowell throwing strikes from guard but Robbie blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cowell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Robbie working for a triangle but Cowell defends it easily.
Robbie looks winded!
Cowell cracks Robbie with a solid left hand.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robbie wants to sweep here but Cowell controlling him for the moment.
Cowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell trying to control but Robbie is working from the bottom.
Cowell working some strikes from top position.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Cowell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cowell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell lands a couple of digs.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robbie avoids it.
Robbie blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Cowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robbie jumps guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robbie is defending well for now.
Robbie wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robbie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Margot Robbie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robbie backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robbie is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Cowell breaks from the clinch.
Cowell moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Cowell instigates a clinch.
Robbie avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Robbie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robbie stalling in the clinch but Cowell improves position.
Robbie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alex Cowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robbie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Cowell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cowell gets a clinch.
Cowell digs a right hand underneath Robbie's ribcage. Robbie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robbie.
Cowell has Robbie pressed against the cage.
Cowell is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Cowell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Cowell keeps control of Robbie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Cowell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cowell working Robbie over with knees to the body.
Cowell lands an elbow inside. #T3##TD#
Cowell has picked Robbie up - he's going for a ride! Cowell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Robbie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robbie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cowell lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Robbie is rocked!
Cowell slips a nice elbow through Robbie's hands, connecting with Robbie's forehead.
Robbie is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cowell connects with a nice short shot to Robbie's temple.
Cowell 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.
Cowell slips a nice elbow through Robbie's hands, connecting with Robbie's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowell lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cowell working over Robbie with some ground and pound. Robbie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Robbie's head.
Robbie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Robbie is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cowell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Robbie from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cowell! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC 19: Battleground
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Cowell scores with a body shot.
Cowell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowell tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cowell sprawls well. Cowell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cowell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitrious Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz fails with the takedown
letting Cowell counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Cowell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cowell frees his head nicely. Oh but Cruz has switched to an armbar! Cowell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
DFC 13: Hobson Vs Kicker
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Tom shoots and misses
and Cowell counters with a nice body shot.
Tom has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Cowell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tom!
Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tom to see if he's OK.
Cowell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tom down.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tom is looking for a sweep.
Tom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cowell's best efforts.#SUB2#
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowell pulls his head out easily.
Tom tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cowell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Cowell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A nice elbow there by Cowell.
Tom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Cowell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cowell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Tom tries to hold on but Cowell postures up.
Cowell cracks Tom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cowell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tom hang on?#ROC#
Tom is rocked!
Tom wants to control but Cowell is having none of it.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the head.
Tom is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
Cowell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tom?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell unloading with bombs!
Cowell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Cowell! That's really hurt Tom and he's turned his back - Cowell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cowell jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
A victorious Alex Cowell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Cowell throws a body punch but Sakchai moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cowell. Those never looked like landing.
Cowell misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sakchai gets a clinch.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cowell.
Sakchai is looking for a takedown.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Sakchai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakchai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell throws a big right hand that misses.
Cowell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Cowell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cowell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakchai's head.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Sakchai keeps moving.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Sakchai controlling the position.
Sakchai working a defensive guard but Cowell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sakchai tries to improve position but can't.
Sakchai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sakchai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell looks up at the clock and then as Sakchai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cowell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Sakchai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cowell wants to take a breather but Sakchai is having none of it.
Cowell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakchai!
Sakchai can't escape the position.
Sakchai reaches up and holds on to Cowell to control the position.
Sakchai is trying to escape the mount.
Cowell is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Sakchai is squirming around, avoiding Cowell's attempts to control the action.
Cowell raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cowell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakchai tries to hold on but Cowell pushes him away.
Sakchai is squirming around, avoiding Cowell's attempts to control the action.
Cowell landing strikes from the mount.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the head.
Cowell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cowell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakchai's face.
Sakchai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Sakchai gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowell works his way into full mount!
Cowell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cowell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cowell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cowell breaks from Sakchai's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Sakchai is rocked!
Cowell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sakchai is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cowell! Sakchai is hurt baaadly! Cowell is firing away with more strikes - Sakchai is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Tom closes the distance but Cowell moves to the side
and Cowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell pushes Tom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tom is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
A short body shot lands from Cowell as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Tom is trying to pull guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Tom looks winded!
Nice body punch from Cowell - that landed with a thud.
Tom fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Tom takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1##TD#
Cowell tightens his grip and picks Tom up, before dumping him to the ground. Tom manages to land in guard.
Cowell is working Tom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell stands up over Tom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Cowell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cowell really is a fat lump.
Tom shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cowell!
#CL#
Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Cowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tom backwards.
Cowell stops a takedown attempt from Tom.
Cowell with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Tim Tom has been cut.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
Cowell lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowell.
Cowell stalling the fight.
Cowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Tom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cowell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cowell cracks Tom with a nice body shot.#T3#
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell just leaning against Tom, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowell.
#TD#
Cowell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cowell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Cowell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cowell connects with a big shot to the side of Tom's head.
Cowell is punishing Tom with strikes - can he finish him?!
Tom is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Tom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cowell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tom hold on?
Cowell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tom is looking for a way out.
Cowell is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cowell gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cowell gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cowell apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Cowell clinches.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cowell.
A right hand to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tom backwards.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowell.
Cowell scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Tom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alex Cowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cowell landing knees to the body.
Cowell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Tom is breathing heavily.
Cowell scores with a hook to the body.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowell.
#TD#
Cowell has picked Tom up - he's going for a ride! Cowell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tom on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Cowell there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cowell slows the pace down in half guard.
Cowell wants to take a breather but Tom is having none of it. #T2#
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head. #SUB2#
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Tom is looking for a sweep. Cowell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Ground and pound from Cowell.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cowell connects with a nice short shot to Tom's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowell lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cowell content to control rather than advance.
Tom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Tom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowell is one step ahead there.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Tom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tom pushes a forearm under Cowell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cowell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Tom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Love shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cowell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cowell tries to clinch but Love moves out of range.
Love misses with a double jab
and Cowell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Love looks for the body kick but Cowell saw that one coming.
Love dives in and grabs Cowell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cowell pushes down on Love's head and hops out.
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Cowell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cowell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Love quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Love has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cowell is on him like a limpet, forcing Love back against the cage.
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!
Cowell looking to slow down the pace here.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cowell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Cowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Cowell is controlling him.
Cowell can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
#TD#
Love pulls guard successfully.
Cowell wanted to stand there but Love had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Love has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Love wanted to stand there but Cowell had control of the position.
Love's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Love postures up.
Love wants to control from the top but Cowell keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Love trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Love advances position into side control!#SU#
Love decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##CL#
Love has taken the fight to the clinch.
Love stops a takedown attempt from Cowell.
Cowell looks winded!
Love fails to pull guard.
Cowell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Love avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Love's elbow.
Cowell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Love seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cowell can turn it around.
Cowell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Love is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cowell misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Love looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cowell digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
Love wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Love on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Cowell.
Cowell avoids a wild elbow strike from Love.
Love scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cowell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cowell is pressed up against the cage. Love has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cowell down to the mat. Cowell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cowell has managed to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cowell has eaten all the pies!
A short right from Cowell.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Cowell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cowell moves into range and clinches up with Love.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Love avoids it.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Cowell is controlling him.
Love looking for a takedown.
Cowell leaning against his opponent.
Cowell looking to slow down the pace here.
Love prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Love is trying to force a seperation but Cowell has the dominant position.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Cowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell stalling in the clinch but Love improves position. #T1#
Love on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Love tries to pull guard but Cowell holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Love.
Cowell tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Cowell back against the cage.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love.
Love blocking some punches.
Cowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Love avoids the damage to the body.
Love misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Love managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
Love letting Cowell take a breather here.
Cowell is trying to stall.
Love fails to pull guard.
Cowell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love's efforts to push away.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Cowell is controlling him.
Alex Cowell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cowell stops a takedown attempt from Love.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cowell smiles and moves away.
Love closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cowell circles away.#TD2#
Cowell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Love's half guard.#T3#
Love is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell lands strikes from half guard.#SU2#
Cowell stands up and beckons Love to join him on the feet.
Love thows a leg kick but Cowell checks it #CL2#
and Cowell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Love is defending well for now.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Love's ribcage.
Cowell tries to score a body lock takedown but Love shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell trying to control the position but instead, Love has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cowell into the cage.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Cowell has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cowell looking to stall.
Love looking to stall.
Cowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Love jumps guard but Cowell stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cowell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Love up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Love - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cowell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Love.
Alex Cowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Love fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cowell, pushing him back against the cage.
Love prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Love tries to pull guard but Cowell won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Love is looking to control Cowell's arms but Cowell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Love has his back to the cage.
Love jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cowell walks away with a smile on his face. Love gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowell throws out the jab.
Love tries to clinch up but Cowell circles away and keeps his distance.
Cowell wants to counter with a clinch but Love pushes him away.
Cowell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick Love 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.
Cowell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Love tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cowell swivels and escapes.
Cowell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Love or perhaps it was just good defense by Cowell, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cowell throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Love throws a chopping leg kick but Cowell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Cowell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cowell tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Cowell back against the cage.
Love avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
Love tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowell avoids the damage to the body.
Cowell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Love managing to block the knees to the body from Cowell.
#T2#
Love wants a takedown but no success here.
Cowell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.
Cowell looking to slow down the pace here.
Love looking to slow down the pace here.
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Love up against the cage.
Love on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Love.
#T3#
Cowell taking a breather.
Cowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cowell lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cowell.
Love jumps guard but Cowell stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Love is trying to pull guard but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Cowell tries a body shot but Love blocks it.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from Love.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cowell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Love up against the cage.
Love is trying to pull guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Love wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.
Cowell avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dick Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Cowell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Love is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cowell is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cowell 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowell pinned against the cage. Cowell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cowell keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Cowell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambroise Martin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cowell.
Nice takedown defense from Cowell. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Cowell lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cowell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin is looking to clinch but Cowell is avoiding it.
#CL#
Cowell has managed to clinch.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Martin pulls 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.#SUB2#
Cowell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cowell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martin pulls down on the head and he's put Cowell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ambroise Martin!
After the big win, Ambroise Martin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M.O. Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AFC 12
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Salim tries a low kick but Cowell avoids it.
Cowell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cowell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cowell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cowell tries to clinch there but Salim circles away.
Cowell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salim. #CL2#
Salim clinches.
Salim misses with the head strike.
Cowell really is a fat lump.
Salim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowell.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salim has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salim misses with the head strike.
Salim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salim working aggressively here.
Cowell blocks a body shot from Salim.
Salim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salim misses with some punches.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salim avoids it.
A short right from Salim.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Salim digs a right hand underneath Cowell's ribcage. Cowell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short right from Salim on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Salim.
A hook to the body from Salim.
Salim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salim misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowell.
Cowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salim lands with a short shot to the head.
Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
Salim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Salim manages to get underhooks.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the head but Salim blocks with his arms.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Cowell takes a shot to the head.
Cowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Salim avoids the damage to the body.
Salim scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowell.
Salim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salim misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salim.
Salim lands a body punch.
Salim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salim.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cowell throws an elbow but misses.
Salim blocking some punches.
Salim lands an uppercut.
A short right from Salim.
Cowell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowell.
Salim has a couple of punches blocked by Cowell.
Still in the clinch, Salim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cowell throws a head punch that misses.
Salim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salim avoids it.
Cowell is trying to stall.
Cowell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Salim lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Salim.
Salim misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salim.
Salim lands a right hand.
Salim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cowell takes a shot to the head.
Salim lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowell backwards.
Salim lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowell backwards.
Salim has a couple of punches blocked by Cowell.
Salim avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Cowell has a couple of punches blocked by Salim.
Salim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salim lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowell throws a head punch that misses.
Salim misses with the head strike.
Cowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Cowell can't find room to land a body shot as Salim controls the action.
Cowell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salim is keeping busy.
Salim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowell backwards.
Salim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Salim.
Salim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salim avoids it.
Salim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cowell prevents a body shot from Salim.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Salim misses with some punches.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Cowell fails to land.
Salim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Salim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Cowell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Cowell has been cut.
Cowell gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Salim points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cowell wakes up just in time to hear Salim thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahmed Salim!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cowell tries to clinch up.#TD#
Cowell gets caught napping as Sunda dives in and scores a takedown. Cowell manages to retain guard.
Sunda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cowell's guard.
Sunda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cowell wants to control but Sunda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sunda content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sunda is looking for a kimura but Cowell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sunda to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell is trying to get back to full guard.
Sunda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sunda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cowell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cowell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sunda advances position into side control!
Sunda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cowell is looking for a sweep.
Cowell looks winded!
Cowell is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cowell is looking for a sweep.
Sunda staying calm.#T2##SUB#
Sunda tries for a kimura but Cowell is defending well.
Sunda throws an elbow but Cowell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sunda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cowell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Sunda has an Americana. Cowell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sunda is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sunda hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sahbandar Sunda!
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