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Event:
SFN8 Helsinki 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Owens throws a head kick but Kollbeck moves out of range.
Kollbeck throws a big counter combination but Owens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kollbeck misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Owens misses
and Kollbeck counters with an outside leg kick.
Kollbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses.
Owens 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.
Kollbeck feints a jab promting Owens to slip. Kollbeck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Owens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kollbeck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Kollbeck has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kollbeck misses with a low kick.
As Kollbeck backs off Owens throws a huge counter combo but Kollbeck manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Owens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
Kollbeck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Owens pushes Kollbeck up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kollbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a wild body kick that Kollbeck sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Kollbeck.
Kollbeck with a jab.
Kollbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kollbeck counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Owens stuffs the takedown attempt from Kollbeck. Kollbeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Kollbeck digs a good hook to Owens's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Owens checks a leg kick.
Kollbeck moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOwens.#TD#
Kollbeck drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Owens pushes Kollbeck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!#TD#
Kollbeck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kollbeck showed some decent athleticism there.
Kollbeck is breathing heavily.#T3#
Owens controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
It looks like Kollbeck is going to stand back up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Kollbeck has control of the leg.
Kollbeck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Owens.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owens landing small, sideways elbows. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens throws a right and a left that Kollbeck avoids nicely.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Austin Kollbeck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kollbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kollbeck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
Owens blocks a low kick nicely.
Owens blocks a head kick by Kollbeck.
Kollbeck throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Kollbeck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Owens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kollbeck on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Kollbeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Kollbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Owens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kollbeck's half guard.
Owens controlling the pace.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up here but Owens is controlling him well.
Kollbeck wants to get back to full guard.
Owens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Owens prevents Kollbeck from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Owens in particular looking to stall.
Owens lands with a punch from half guard.
Owens stalling.
Kollbeck trying to hold on to Owens's head to control him but Owens postures up.
#T2#
Owens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clifton Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kollbeck makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kollbeck lands a slapping body shot.
Kollbeck swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens takes a swing at Kollbeck's ribcage but misses.
Kollbeck misses with a body shot.
Owens misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens throws a body punch but Kollbeck moves out of range.
Austin Kollbeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Kollbeck pushes him off.#T3#
Kollbeck digs a good hook to Owens's body.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Kollbeck tries to counter with a takedown but Owens is quick to defend against it.
Kollbeck misses with a head kick.
Kollbeck sets himself, and Owens steps forward looking for the clinch! Kollbeck avoids it this time.
Kollbeck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kollbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Owens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kollbeck misses the target.
Kollbeck closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Kollbeck pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Austin Kollbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kollbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owens tries to bum rush Kollbeck with a series of wild strikes but Kollbeck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kollbeck thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kollbeck thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kollbeck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Kollbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Owens.
Kollbeck slips a straight right by Owens.#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kollbeck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kollbeck throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Owens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kollbeck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kollbeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens tries to clinch but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kollbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kollbeck misses with a body shot.
#T1##TD#
Kollbeck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Kollbeck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kollbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kollbeck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Kollbeck is just out of range.
Kollbeck looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
Kollbeck looks to land a body kick but Owens moved away.
Owens lands with a right hand.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Kollbeck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Kollbeck moves out of range easily.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Kollbeck avoids it.
Kollbeck tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Kollbeck blocks a head kick by Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kollbeck misses with a wild combination.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Kollbeck is looking to wear down Owens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Owens throws a push kick but Kollbeck slaps the foot to one side.
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Kollbeck, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Owens.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Kollbeck on that attempt.
Owens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Kollbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Kollbeck moves out of range easily.
Owens moves out of range as Kollbeck strikes.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Kollbeck walks into a left hand.
Kollbeck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owens counters with a big head kick but Kollbeck shrugs it off. #CL2#
Owens instigates a clinch. #T4#
Owens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kollbeck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kollbeck misses with a low kick.
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!
Owens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Kollbeck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Kollbeck gets caught napping as Owens dives in and scores a takedown. Kollbeck manages to retain guard.
Kollbeck keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.
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Event:
SFN6 St Petersburg 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
King has a takedown stuffed.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andre King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.#TD#
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Owens missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
King wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well.
Owens 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 sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Owens really is a fat lump.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King with a poor takedown #CL#
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head.
Owens is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owens avoid being mounted?
Owens is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to pass the guard but Owens is defending well.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Owens to regain full guard.
King postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Owens trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Owens gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range. #T4#
Owens lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens checks a low kick from King.
Owens misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Owens uses from the top position.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Owens'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Clifton Owens will probably get the nod.
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#
King lands a head kick. Owens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King working the ground and pound but Owens is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King prevents Owens from improving his position.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King working Owens over with strikes.
King working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Owens's thigh. Owens counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Owens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Owens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it. #TD2#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.
King wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
King content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Owens has locked up a guillotine! Owens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? King is holding on here and Owens must be using up a lot of energy. King has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Owens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.
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Event:
SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skrinjaric enables Owens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skrinjaric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Skrinjaric manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Skrinjaric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrinjaric lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
Skrinjaric scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Owens is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Clifton Owens's cut even more.
Skrinjaric cracks Owens with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Skrinjaric immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Owens is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Skrinjaric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Skrinjaric!
In defeat, Clifton Owens stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Bad touch was on the wrong side tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noel's head.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Noel moves away and avoids it.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
Noel works over Owens's head and body with a nice combination.
Noel misses with a double jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Owens. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Owens has picked Noel up - he's going for a ride! Owens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Owens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Owens tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Owens decides to stand and escape the position.
Noel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Owens there.
Noel blocks a head kick by Owens.
#T2#
Owens works Noel's body with a nice hook.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noel manages to avoid it.
Noel blocks a head kick by Owens.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Noel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens throws a head kick that Noel semi-blocks.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Noel dodges the punch combination from Owens.
#CL2#
Owens drives through and clinches with Noel against the cage.
#TD2#
Owens wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Owens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Owens landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Noel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owens has picked Noel up and slammed him! Noel can't keep hold of the triangle and Owens manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Owens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noel to his feet.
Owens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noel 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.
Decent striking displayed by Owens there.#CL2#
Owens has Noel up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noel is looking to counter the offense by Owens and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Owens. Beautiful body shot.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noel is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Noel tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Owens wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Owens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Owens is in close to Noel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Owens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Noel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Owens stands and steps away. Noel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mary Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Noel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
A head kick misses from Owens. #T2#
Noel misses with the combination.
Noel dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Noel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Owens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Owens stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##CL#
Noel clinches.
Owens just leaning against Noel, taking a breather. #TD2#
Owens lands a takedown into guard.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Noel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Owens gets to his feet - Noel follows without any prompting.
Clifton Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Owens has closed the distance and engaged Noel in a clinch.
#T4#
Owens is pushing Noel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Owens pulls Noel into guard.
Owens pulls Noel in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Noel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noel has managed to get both his arms back between Owens's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noel shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noel circles away quickly and effectively.
Noel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Owens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Noel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick.
Noel attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noel swinging wildly here.
Owens wants to counter with a clinch but Noel pushes him away.#T1#
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Noel rushes Owens and presses him up against the cage.
Noel has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Owens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Owens manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Owens stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owens wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mary Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Owens forces Noel back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Owens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Owens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Owens 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.#SUB2#
Owens is trying to work for a kimura but Noel is defending well.
Owens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Owens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Noel to get to his feet. #T3#
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Noel gets a clinch. #TD2#
Owens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noel regains guard immediately.
Noel striking off his back but it's not causing Owens any problems.
Noel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Noel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens is looking to stand up but Noel won't let him.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SU2#
Owens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Owens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Owens manages to end up in side control.
Owens controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Owens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mary Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Owens looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira 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.
Owens thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Oliveira.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliveira won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Owens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Owens from standing up.
Owens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Owens gets to his feet. Oliveira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Oliveira cracks Owens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Owens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Owens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Owens 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 content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Owens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Oliveira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Owens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Owens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range.
Oliveira cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Owens does no damage. #T4#
Oliveira digs a good hook to Owens's body.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oliveira looks winded!
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Owens.
Owens throws a body kick that misses.
Oliveira misses with the body kick
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Owens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Oliveira.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Owens closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Owens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Oliveira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Owens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliveira to the mat. Oliveira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Owens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oliveira throws a front kick that sends Owens stumbling back into the cage.
Owens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Clifton Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira feints the counter takedown.
Owens misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Owens clinches with his opponent.
#T2##TD#
Owens is trying to trip Oliveira. He has hold of a leg but Oliveira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Owens persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clifton Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Owens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Oliveira.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Bernardo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Owens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Owens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Owens is staying tight to Oliveira's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Owens decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Owens looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira throws a push kick but Owens slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely. #T4#
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Owens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Owens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owens is in Oliveira's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira wants to stand but Owens is controlling the position.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Owens.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Owens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Owens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Owens decides to stand up. #T1#
Oliveira shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Owens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliveira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira tries to stall but Owens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Owens successfully pulls guard.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Owens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Owens has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Owens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Owens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Owens gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Owens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owens circles away.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Oliveira.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Owens.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bernardo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Owens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.
Gregory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Owens really is a fat lump.
Owens works Gregory's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Gregory looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Gregory.
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Owens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gregory.
Gregory moves out of range of the body kick.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Owens counters with a straight right hand.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens throws a counter high kick but Gregory was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Gregory throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
Gregory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Gregory persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Gregory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Gregory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Owens to the mat! Owens manages to get full guard.
Owens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory 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.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Owens pulls Gregory in to control the position.
Gregory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Gregory throws a strike but Owens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Owens throwing strikes but missing.
Owens stays in close to Gregory's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gregory is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Owens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Gregory looks winded!#TD#
Owens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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. Owens connects with a nice short shot to Gregory's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gregory has a takedown stuffed.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Gregory shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.#SUB#
Owens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Owens trying to control the position.
Gregory throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Gregory gets to his feet. Owens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gregory with a lazy takedown attempt
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Gregory.
Owens leaves Gregory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens throws a right hand that Gregory ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregory also avoids with ease.#TD#
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gregory to the ground. Owens is now in Gregory's guard.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Owens distracts Gregory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Owens stays in close to Gregory's body and controls the position. #SU#
Owens stands up from Gregory's guard - Owens perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gregory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Owens is trying to stand.
Owens works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Gregory slips nicely into half guard.
Gregory wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Gregory is trying to control. Owens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jean Paul Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gregory tightens his grip and picks Owens up, before dumping him to the ground. Owens manages to land in guard. #ES#
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gregory is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clifton Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gregory instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gregory has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Owens uses from the top position.
Gregory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Owens is looking to stand up but Gregory won't let him.
Owens postures up.
Owens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Owens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gregory for as long as he can get away with.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregory tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregory has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Gregory.
Gregory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gregory works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
Gregory throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gregory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Owens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregory is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Clifton Owens is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Gregory goes for a double leg but Owens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owens continues to drive forward.
Gregory has a takedown stuffed.
Owens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gregory misses the shot to the body.
Owens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregory.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Gregory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregory tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Owens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Owens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Gregory scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Gregory shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jean Paul Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Clifton Owens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Owens, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clifton Owens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Cote unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cote tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
Cote has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Owens.#TD#
Owens dives in and scores a takedown into Cote's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cote is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens tries to stand but Cote is controlling from the bottom.
Owens 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. #T1#
Owens tries to stand but Cote is controlling from the bottom.
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Cote blocks nicely.
Owens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Owens really is a fat lump.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote 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.
Cote shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Cote tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Cote is fighting off a takedown attempt but Owens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cote to the mat. Cote regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Cote pushes Owens off and gets back to his feet.
Cote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cote gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Owens gets a double leg takedown into Cote's guard.#T3#
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cote is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cote will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Owens postures up.
#SUB2#
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Cote's legs - danger averted.
Owens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Owens wanted to stand there but Cote had control of the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Owens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Owens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cote is proving hard to escape from.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to stand but Cote is controlling his posture from full guard.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens 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#
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cote lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Owens misses.
Cote closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Owens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens controlling the position. #SU#
Owens decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote avoids the head kick by Owens.
Cote wants to clinch.
It looked like Owens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cote.
Clifton Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Cote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Owens misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Owens clinches up with Cote and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Owens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cote sprawls well initially but Owens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Owens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cote tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Cote throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Cote wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Cote is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cote tries to roll over but Owens keeps him under control.#SUB#
Owens seems to be looking for submissions.
Owens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cote.
Owens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Owens.
Clifton Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens wants to stand but Cote has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Cote drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Cote trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Cote sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cote is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cote has gone for a leg lock! Owens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cote's guard.#REVR#
Cote wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Cote's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owens gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Cote counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Owens!
Cote wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
Owens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Cote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Owens has escaped the position, nice work there.
Owens is trying to escape the position but Cote is controlling the position.
Cote trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens is trying to control Cote's posture but Cote avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Owens is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cote is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cote tries to control but Owens wriggling away.
Cote controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Cote jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Owens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Owens and Cote has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cote throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Owens regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cote is trying to work for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Owens tries to roll over but Cote keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Owens rushes Cote and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Owens has Cote pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Owens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cote tumbling to the mat - Owens dives into Cote's guard.
Cote working a defensive guard here.
Owens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jewel Cote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owens cracks Cote with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Cote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Moxley shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Owens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moxley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Owens. #TD#
Owens pulls Moxley into guard.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Moxley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley pushing down on Owens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Owens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moxley is looking to stand up but Owens won't let him. #T1#
Moxley wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving. #SUB#
Owens working for a triangle but Moxley defends it easily.
Moxley trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Moxley wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moxley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Owens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Owens throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Owens swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Owens throws a looping overhand right but Moxley ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley throws a good cross that connects.
Moxley throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
Owens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxley. #TD2#
Moxley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owens is trying to defend but Moxley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Moxley wants to take a breather but Owens is having none of it.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Owens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley trying to mount his opponent but Owens defends it.
Moxley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Moxley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens misses with a straight left.
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Owens misses its target.
Owens cracks Moxley with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Owens.
Moxley fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##TD#
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into Moxley's guard.
Moxley is trying to keep Owens in close.
Owens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moxley's guard.
Owens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moxley being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Moxley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Owens presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Owens can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Moxley decides to pull guard.
Moxley is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there. #SU#
Owens stands and steps away. Moxley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moxley throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley fails with the takedown
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.#CL2#
Moxley instigates a 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!
Moxley jumps guard but Owens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Owens is trying to pull guard but Moxley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Owens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moxley after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Moxley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Owens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moxley to the mat. Moxley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moxley wants to stand and escape but Owens is having none of it.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moxley is trying to keep Owens in close.
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Moxley.
Owens wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moxley looking to control.
#T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moxley with a poor takedown #CL#
and Owens moves into the clinch.#TD#
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 Moxley uses from the top position.
Jon Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Moxley has gone for a leg lock! Owens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moxley's guard.#REVR#
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Moxley trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moxley is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Moxley is working an open guard so Owens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Owens looks to land a combination but Moxley avoids it well.
Moxley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Moxley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Moxley tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
Owens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moxley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.#T1##CL#
Owens clinches.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxley can do to turn this around?
Moxley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owens.
Owens tries to score a body lock takedown but Moxley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moxley.
Moxley is working Owens over against the cage.
Owens can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Moxley decides to pull guard.
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Moxley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Owens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Clifton Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Owens tries to counter with a takedown but Moxley is quick to defend against it.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Moxley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Moxley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Owens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moxley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Owens to see if he's OK.
Owens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moxley's best efforts.
Owens trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Moxley is looking for submissions but instead, Owens has regained full guard.
Moxley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Owens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Moxley looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Owens 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
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