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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merel swivels and escapes.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Owens has been cut.
Joseph Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.
Owens moves to clinch but Merel breaks away #KD#
and Merel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Owens! Merel lets Owens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Owens is rocked!
Owens darts in looking for a takedown but Merel gets double underhooks and turns Owens into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Owens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Merel. That one must have hurt.
Owens looks winded!
Owens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Merel. Merel obviously looking to wear him down.
Owens shoots in but Merel avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##KD#
Merel cracks Owens with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Owens looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Merel finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Merel knocks Owens out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Merel!
A relieved looking Jack Merel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Owens thows a leg kick but Williams checks it #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Owens to stand up.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD2#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Owens tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Owens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Owens has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle, before Williams throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Owens's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Williams lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ken Williams!
The defeated Joseph Owens had this to say: 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
#TD2#
Gunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gunn working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Gunn stands up and beckons Owens to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Gunn crunches a lovely knee into Owens's ribcage.#T1##TD2#
Gunn lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet - Owens follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gunn clinches. #TD2#
Gunn wants the takedown. Owens is fighting it off but Gunn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Owens's guard against the cage.
Gunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunn cracks Owens with a solid left hand.
Gunn is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Gunn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Gunn postures up.
Gunn landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gunn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Owens is working an open guard so Gunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunn sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Gunn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gunn is in Owens's guard.
Gunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Owens looking to control.
Gunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Owens's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gunn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Owens's head.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Gunn landing with the ground and pound.
Gunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Owens can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
Gunn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gunn throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Owens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gunn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet. Owens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Owens fails with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a low kick, right behind Owens 's knee. #CL2#
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaice Gunn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gunn scores with a jab. Owens acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Gunn drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaice Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Owens is wriggling around but Gunn manages to pass to half guard.
Gunn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Owens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn winds up and cracks Owens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gunn is nestled in close to Owens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunn wants to pass to mount but Owens is defending the position.
Gunn working Owens over with strikes.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gunn lands a nice short elbow.
Gunn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gunn unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Owens defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn controlling from mount.
Gunn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gunn working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Owens is rocked!
Owens can't escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn loads up with a big shot that hurts Owens! He's pulled Gunn in close but Gunn has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Owens survive? More strikes from Gunn and Owens is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaice Gunn!
After the fight, Kaice Gunn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Owens backs up against the cage.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williams jabs at Owens's body.
Owens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Owens tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Owens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Owens has been cut.
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!#KD2#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Owens tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Owens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Owens is rocked!
Owens wants to clinch
and Williams counters with a hugh head kick that removes Owens from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ken Williams!
The defeated Joseph Owens had this to say: 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Contonio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Contonio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Contonio slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Contonio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Contonio darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Contonio is controlling the position.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contonio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Owens's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Owens has been cut.
Owens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contonio is leaning against Owens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Owens's head.
Contonio lands a nice shot to the body.
Contonio lands a shot to the body.
Contonio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Contonio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contonio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Contonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Contonio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contonio lands a nice uppercut.
Contonio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Owens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Contonio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Contonio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Contonio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Contonio slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Contonio's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Contonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Contonio lands an elbow inside.
Contonio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Owens takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Contonio lands a hook that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Contonio cracks Owens with a nice body shot.
Contonio is working Owens over against the cage.
Contonio lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Contonio just leaning against Owens, taking a breather.
Owens takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Owens is rocked!
Contonio lands an elbow inside.
Oh Owens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contonio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Contonio.
Owens is pressed against the cage. Contonio pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Owens! Two more big strikes from Contonio and Owens crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eva Contonio!
The defeated Joseph Owens had this to say: 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Owens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Owens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tucker dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Tucker's head and hops out.#CL#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
#TD2#
Owens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing that Tucker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owens just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Owens has clasped his hands together around Tucker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Tucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Tucker is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
Owens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tucker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tucker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owens's best efforts.
Owens wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. #T3#
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owens is keen to just control but Tucker is a slippery customer.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Tucker working for a triangle but Owens defends it easily.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens stands and throws Tucker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Owens in the domination position with Tucker hanging on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is not content to let Owens control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Tucker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tucker lands in his opponent's guard.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. #CL2#
Owens pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tucker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Owens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Owens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens trying to control the position.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. #TD#
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Owens on his heels. He'll look to pass Owens's guard now, I'm sure.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tucker to the ground. Owens is now in Tucker's guard.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker works over Owens with some ground and pound from guard.
Owens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker 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#
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Owens.#CL#
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Owens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is working Owens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Owens jumps guard.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Tucker connects with a couple of short punches.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tucker controlling the position.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Owens's guard. #REVR#
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there. #T3#
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Owens has his feet on Tucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Owens darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.#BC#
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4##CL#
Tucker forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Tucker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Owens is trying to push Smiff away but Smiff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Owens prevents Smiff from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Owens jumps guard.
Owens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smiff controls the pace.
Smiff trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Smiff working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
Owens won't allow Smiff to pass to mount. #T1#
Smiff passes to full mount!
Smiff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Owens regains half guard.
Smiff not doing much here.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Owens is working away. #SUB#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well. #T2#
Smiff tries to pass to full mount but Owens defends it.
Owens wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smiff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owens trying to control but Smiff postures up.
#T3#
Owens is holding on to half guard well.
Owens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens swinging wildly here.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up with Smiff, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes Smiff against the cage but Smiff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Owens tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Smiff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smiff.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
Owens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smiff controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratovarius Smiff 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#
Smiff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smiff defends well and Owens ends up having to push Smiff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stratovarius Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Smiff trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions off his back.
Owens trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Smiff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Owens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Owens's back!
Stratovarius Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smiff.
#SUB#
Smiff looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Smiff lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Owens hold on?!
#SUB#
Owens fending off the submission attempt from Smiff.
Owens is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smiff.
#SUB#
Smiff sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Owens taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stratovarius Smiff!
During a confident post fight interview, Stratovarius Smiff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joseph Owens was interviewed post fight and said 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kahn has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kahn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Owens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Kahn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kahn. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kahn has the hooks in. Owens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kahn looking for the choke but no joy.
Kahn is not going to allow Owens to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Owens is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
You can see the frustration on Owens's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Owens rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SU2#
Kahn decides to stand up.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kahn counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Kahn gets control of Owens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kahn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Owens throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass. #T2#
Kahn pulls Owens in close to prevent any damage.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Owens trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Kahn has his feet on Owens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Kahn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens is pressing down on Kahn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kahn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owens keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Owens is trying to control the position but Kahn postures up.
Kahn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens wants to stand up but Kahn is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kahn dives in and scores a takedown into Owens's guard.
Kahn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens has momentary wrist control but Kahn slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
Tyson Kahn has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Owens is working an open guard so Kahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Owens doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Kahn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Owens's guard.
Owens is trying to keep Kahn in close.
Kahn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kahn scoring with some ground and pound.
Kahn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Owens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Owens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Owens keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Kahn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kahn drives through and clinches with Owens against the cage.
#BC2#
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Kahn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owens is trying to defend but Kahn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens trying to control but Kahn postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Kahn working the head and body with strikes.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Kahn content to control rather than advance.
Owens trying to hold on to Kahn's head to control him but Kahn postures up.
Owens pushes Kahn off looking to stand but Kahn dives back in and keeps control.
Kahn moves into full mount! Owens won't be happy about that! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kahn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Owens is on top in guard.
We've been hearing that Owens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kahn is adopting a defensive guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now.
Kahn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Owens is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn 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#
Owens checks a low kick from Kahn.
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Kahn counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Owens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kahn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Kahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Kahn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Owens's guard.#ES#
Owens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kahn shoots in and gets a takedown into Owens's guard.#ES#
Owens kicks Kahn off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Kahn has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kahn rushes Owens and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Kahn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kahn manages to end up in side control.
Kahn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Owens is letting Kahn control him for a moment.
Kahn working away.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahn grinds an elbow into Owens's temple.
Owens tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SU2#
Kahn decides to stand back up. Kahn steps back and let's Owens get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kahn shoots in and bounces Owens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Owens being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Kahn gets to his feet. Owens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Owens shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kahn counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kahn breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Kahn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Owens to the mat! Owens manages to get full guard.
Kahn lands a couple of digs.
Kahn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Owens trying to strike off his back.
Kahn postures up.
Kahn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Kahn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahn is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Kahn circles away and we're back to standing.#T4##CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.#CL2#
Kahn has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kahn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joseph Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kahn!
Joseph Owens was interviewed post fight and said 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
DFC 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Curry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Owens shoots in but Curry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Owens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Curry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Owens smiles and moves away.
Owens avoids the head kick by Curry.
#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and pushes Curry back into the cage.#TD2#
Owens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Curry regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owens controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Owens stops Curry from standing up. #T1#
Owens is stalling in the full guard.
Owens throws a strike but Curry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Curry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owens is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Owens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Owens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Owens advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Owens in particular looking to stall.
Curry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Owens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Owens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Curry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Curry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Owens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curry sees it coming and defends easily.
Owens uses his free foot to push down on Curry's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curry. #T4#
Owens landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Curry defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Owens.
Owens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Owens landing strikes from the mount and Curry is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Owens has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Owens manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens. #CL2#
Owens closes the distance and pushes Curry back into the cage.
Curry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Owens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Curry's face.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Owens manages to pull guard.
Owens throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Owens working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Owens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Curry off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Owens fails with the takedown
and Curry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Owens fails with the takedown
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chief Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.
Curry throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Owens tries to counter with a clinch but Curry shakes him off and moves away.
Owens throws a head kick that Curry semi-blocks.
#T2#
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Owens takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Owens manages to pull guard.
Owens is pulling down on Curry's head. It's preventing any offense from Curry, at least for the moment.#SU#
Curry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Owens avoids the body shot from Curry.
#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Curry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Owens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Owens gets control of Curry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Owens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Curry being controlled here momentarily.
Owens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Owens working for a triangle but Curry defends it easily.
Owens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Curry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch.
Curry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Owens fakes the leg kick and cracks Curry in the body. #CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens effectively controlling the action here.
Curry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owens prevents it.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch.#T1#
Owens is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Curry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Owens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Curry uses from the top position.
Owens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curry wants to get up but he can't break Owens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owens wants to sweep but no luck.
Curry tries to stand but Owens is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Owens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Curry sprawls well. Curry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Owens with a poor takedown
and Curry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chief Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.
Curry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Curry does it's job there.
Curry scores with a decent looking hook.
Curry swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD2#
Owens jumps guard and drags Curry to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Owens looking for a sweep. Not yet Owens, not yet. #ES2#
Owens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owens 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Owens!
A pretty intense looking Joseph Owens took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Lasto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens has time to react.
Owens wants to clinch.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lasto misses with a double jab.
Lasto scores with a sloppy right hand. Owens should have avoided that one.
Lasto throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Lasto. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Lasto swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Lasto throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasto scores with a decent looking hook.
Lasto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lasto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lasto scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Lasto. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Jen Lasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.#T1#
Lasto dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Jen Lasto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Owens clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Owens obliges.#TD2#
Owens pulls Lasto into guard.
Lasto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lasto tries to free his leg and advance position but Owens is retaining full guard.
Lasto won't allow Owens to sweep him here.
Owens is still trying to improve position.
Lasto wants to stand and escape but instead Owens has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Owens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Owens prevents Lasto from standing back up.
Owens trying to control from half guard but Lasto is working away.
Lasto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owens.
Lasto tries to roll over but Owens keeps him under control.
Owens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lasto's head.
Owens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lasto keeps working.
Owens slows the pace down in half guard.
Lasto is refusing to be controlled, as Owens sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Owens tries for a takedown but Lasto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Owens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lasto throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Lasto tries to bum rush Owens with a series of wild strikes but Owens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lasto is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Lasto circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens looks winded!
Lasto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lasto connects with a single shot there.
Lasto throws out a powerful jab.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lasto defends well and Owens ends up having to push Lasto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jen Lasto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasto throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lasto works over Owens's head and body with a nice combination.
Lasto throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jen Lasto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Lasto.#CL#
Lasto clinches with his opponent.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens shoots for a takedown but Lasto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lasto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lasto lands with a straight right. Owens didn't see that one coming.
Lasto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lasto slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasto lunges at Owens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Owens's hand.
Lasto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lasto throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lasto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.
Lasto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lasto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lasto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Lasto circles away.
Lasto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lasto scores with a sloppy right hand. Owens should have avoided that one.
Lasto lands a head shot.
Lasto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Lasto looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Lasto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lasto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Owenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
Jen Lasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Lasto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Lasto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lasto wants it to stay on the feet.
Lasto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lasto throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lasto but Lasto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lasto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lasto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Owens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Owens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Owens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lasto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lasto lands a really nice looking cross but Owens seems unphased.
Lasto cracks Owens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lasto throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Lasto lands a head shot.#CL2#
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Owens taking a breather.
Lasto is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lasto connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Lasto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lasto can't break the clinch.
Lasto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lasto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Owens gets a clinch.
Owens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lasto's efforts to push away.
Lasto is looking to break free of the clinch but Owens has double underhooks.
Owens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lasto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Lasto has him pressed against the cage.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lasto just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jen Lasto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lasto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Owens clinches.
Owens missing with knees to the body.
Lasto tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lasto throws a looping overhand right but Owens ducks down to avoid it.
As Lasto backs off Owens throws a huge counter combo but Lasto manages to avoid it all.
Lasto cracks Owens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lasto throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owens shoots for a takedown but Lasto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Lasto.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lasto defends well and Owens ends up having to push Lasto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lasto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lasto misses with a few strikes there.
Jen Lasto is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens.
Jen Lasto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Owens.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lasto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Lasto.
Owens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Owens walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Lasto scores with a four punch combination!
Lasto misses the jab.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lasto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lasto throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease.
Jab by Lasto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lasto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Lasto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owens.
Lasto feints a jab promting Owens to slip. Lasto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Owens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lasto scores with a nice right hand.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lasto pinned against the cage. Lasto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Lasto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lasto with a hook.
Owens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lasto looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lasto's head.#T3#
Owens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lasto connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lasto.
Lasto throws a good cross that connects.
Lasto tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lasto cracks Owens with a good jab.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lasto throws a good cross that connects.
Lasto stuffs the takedown attempt from Owens. Owens gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasto connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lasto scores with the left hand. Owens knows he should have avoided that one.
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jen Lasto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lasto scores with a hook.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lasto finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Lasto clobbers Owens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lasto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owens eats them both and turns towards Lasto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lasto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joseph Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lasto connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jen Lasto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lasto, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jen Lasto!
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
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Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Bello.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens shoots in but no luck this time.
Bello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bello feints a jab promting Owens to slip. Bello then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Owens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bello shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Bello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bello gets slowly back to his feet.
Owens thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bello goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bello defends well and Owens ends up having to push Bello into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Owens pushes Bello up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Owens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bello is trying to keep an underhook but Owens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bello tries to kick Owens off in order to stand up. Owens Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bello is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Owens remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bello dodges the ground and pound from Owens.#T2#
Bello struggling a bit here.
Bello is looking to get back to his feet here but Owens is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bello's back.
Bello is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Owens is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bello taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Owens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Owens!
A pretty intense looking Joseph Owens took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Owens scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rivera has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Owens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Rivera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Rivera quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Owens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Rivera avoids the head kick by Owens.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Owens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
Rivera is not content to let Owens control the position.
Rivera wants to control but Owens postures up.#SU2#
Owens decides to stand back up.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Owens.#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Owens is wriggling around but Rivera manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Rivera working the head and body with strikes.
Owens looks winded!
Owens wants to get back to full guard.
Rivera trying to control from half guard but Owens is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Owens defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens trying to hold on to Rivera's head to control him but Rivera postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens 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#
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
#CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Owens drags the fight down to the ground.
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Owens uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Rivera tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.
Rivera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Owens is controlling him well.
Rivera is looking to regain half guard here but Owens keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivera looking for a sweep but Owens has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rivera regains half guard.
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Owens trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Owens is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3##SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera is trying to maintain the position but Owens is very close to passing his half guard.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera scores with a few weak punches. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Owens shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Rivera wants to break free but Owens has control.
Rivera tries to break free but Owens pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Owens.
Rivera gets back to half guard.
Owens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Owens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rivera to get to his feet. #CL2#
Owens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Owens pulls Rivera into guard.
#ES2#
Owens pushes Rivera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Owens drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Rivera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Owens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Rivera forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera wants to clinch but Owens slips to the side#TD2#
and Owens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that.
Rivera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivera wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Rivera is trying to control but Owens manages to pass to mount!
Rivera is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Owens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivera turns into him and now he's in Owens's guard.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera is pushing down on Owens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owens is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivera has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Rivera decides to stand up.
Lenard Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lenard Rivera.
I think Owens 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Owens!
A determined Joseph Owens didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Owens's takedown attempt.
Owens has Bishop pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Owens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Owens wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Owens looking to improve position, pressing down on Bishop's thigh with his hand. Bishop seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Owens paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Owens's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bishop picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harold Bishop!
Harold Bishop decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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