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Event:
Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Kirov slips a straight right by Bowen.
The fighters circling - Bowen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirov with the counter takedown but Bowen avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kirov gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirov in particular looking to stall.
Bowen is looking to get back to is feet but Kirov passes into side control.
Bowen is trying to buck Kirov off.#ES#
Bowen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirov.
Bowen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Brandon Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Bowen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kirov goes down! Can Bowen finish him!?
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Bowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Kirov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirov seems keen to control Bowen's posture.
Bowen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirov has wrist control.
Bowen postures up.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Bowen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Kirov is rocked!#T2#
Bowen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirov is still in real trouble! Can Bowen finish him?#SUB2#
Kirov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bowen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kirov covers up, he's hurt! Bowen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bowen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bowen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowen to the ground. Bell is now in Bowen's guard.
Bowen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowen 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.
Bell 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.
Bell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowen wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is working Bowen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bell wants to control from the top but Bowen keeps moving. #T1#
Bell won't allow Bowen to get back to his feet.
Bell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bowen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bowen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Bell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bowen, who protects the arm well.
Bell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bell tries for a kimura but Bowen is defending well.
Bowen prevents Bell from improving position.
Bell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Bowen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bell connects with a decent elbow.
Bowen is looking to get back to his feet here but Bell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bowen's back.
Bowen trying to get back to his feet but Bell is in full control for now.
Bell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bowen is looking for a way out.
Bowen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Bell.
Bowen trying to get back to his feet but Bell is in full control for now.
Bell lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bowen hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bell punches Bowen on the ear.
Bell lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bowen.
#T3#
Bell biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bowen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Bell working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bowen is doing well to defend. Bell seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bowen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Bowen throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.#TD#
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bowen taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Bowen pushes Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bowen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bowen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza scoring with punches and elbows.
Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowen down.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowen is defending well.
Souza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowen is trying to get back to his feet.
Souza trying to control the position but Bowen is working away.
Bowen is trying to buck Souza off.
Souza in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza grinds an elbow into Bowen's temple.
Bowen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza scoring with punches and elbows.
Souza landing strikes.
Bowen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Souza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Souza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Souza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bowen some visible discomfort.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza landing strikes. #SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Souza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Bowen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Souza has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Bowen is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Souza take his back! Uh oh - Souza has got a rear naked choke here! Bowen is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
WVT5 Braddock v Hitme
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Odongkara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowen throws out the jab.
Bowen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Bowen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
Bowen cracks Odongkara with a big right hand and Odongkara goes down!#CUT#
It looks like Moses Odongkara has been cut.
Bowen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Odongkara's head off the mat! Odongkara is out! He's out! Bowen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Udovich blocks a jab.
Udovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been informed that Bowen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD#
Udovich cracks Bowen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bowen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Udovich finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
Udovich ducks under a wild hook from Bowen.
Bowen throws an overhand right that lands on Udovich's shoulder, as Udovich tries to avoid the shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Udovich! Bowen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Udovich!
Simon Udovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bowen gets a double leg takedown into Crompton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing good reports from Bowen'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.
Bowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bowen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Crompton is rocked!
Bowen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bowen loads up on a big left hand. Crompton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bowen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Crompton can't hide his disappointment, as Bowen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowen.
Bowen throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Bowen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab.
Beecher lands a head kick. Bowen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandon Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beecher catches Bowen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bowen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher lands a head kick. Bowen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bowen shoots and misses
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowen throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Beecher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowen! Beecher lets Bowen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!
Beecher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Bowen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Beecher moves into range and clinches up with Bowen.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowen seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowen managing to block the knees to the body from Beecher.
#BC2#
Beecher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beecher cracks Bowen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen falls backwards against the cage. Beecher follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen to his knees. Beecher keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Batoru FC 8
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tong is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bowen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tong crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tong's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
Batoru FC 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Bellafontane misses with the combination.
Bowen lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Bellafontane has been cut.
Bowen ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bellafontane's jaw. Bellafontane's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bowen does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
IFC MW41: Divac v Choo
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Case lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bowen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowen looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case tries to bum rush Bowen with a series of wild strikes but Bowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowen misses with a takedown
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case digs a good hook to Bowen's body.
Case lands a nice hook to Bowen's body. Bowen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandon Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Case scores with a punch to the head.
Bowen misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a left to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Case works Bowen's body with a nice hook.
Bowen is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Case lands a left and a right that send Bowen crashing to the mat, dazed. Case thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Case has cracked Bowen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Case lands another huge swinging hook and Bowen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bowen, before Case can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Case!
Justin Case thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC 67: Thomas vs Chugman
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Bowen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffith counters with a series of strikes. Bowen will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Bowen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowen showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bowen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffith defending well though.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Bowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowen lands a nice short elbow.
Bowen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffith wants to control but Bowen is keeping busy.
Bowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Bowen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffith defending well though. #SUB#
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Griffith is defending well.
Griffith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Griffith is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Bowen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffith tries to roll over but Bowen keeps him under control.
Bowen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowen throwing shots but Griffith is blocking nicely.
Griffith is trying to control but can't.
Griffith manages to get to full guard.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Griffith wants to stand and escape but Bowen is having none of it.
Griffith is pulling down on Bowen's head to control his posture.
Griffith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffith is still in real trouble! Can Bowen finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Griffith's cut even more.
Griffith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowen throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffith wants to get back to his feet but Bowen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffith seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Bowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bowen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowen gets to his feet and stands over Griffith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Griffith felt that one! Bowen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Griffith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Wood slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wood lands a head kick. Bowen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
Bowen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowen is fending him off so far but Wood persists. Nope, Bowen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Maddox Wood has been cut.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Bowen slips the punch.#TD2#
Bowen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wood!#ES#
Wood throws Bowen to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood connects with a jab.
Bowen misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowen misses the target. #KD2#
Bowen lands a big shot that drops Wood! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Wood is rocked!#SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Bowen defends it easily.
Bowen gets to his feet and stands over Wood, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wood felt that one! Bowen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wood from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
IFC 43
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Blowkarski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowen misses with a left hand
and Blowkarski counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bowen misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blowkarski ducks under a wild hook from Bowen.
Bowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blowkarski tries a head kick but it misses.
Blowkarski tries a head kick but it misses.
Blowkarski slips a straight right by Bowen.
Bowen misses with a straight right.
Bowen throws a looping overhand right but Blowkarski ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Bowen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot to the liver by Blowkarski. Beautiful body shot.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Blowkarski.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blowkarski cracks Bowen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowen misses with a looping left.
Bowen misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Blowkarski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blowkarski throws a head kick but Bowen moves out of range.
Bowen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Pete Blowkarski has been cut.
Bowen misses with an uppercut
and Blowkarski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Blowkarski takes one to the side of the head.
Blowkarski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Bowen misses.
Blowkarski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blowkarski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blowkarski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
Blowkarski lands a two punch combo.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses.
Bowen avoids the head kick by Blowkarski.
Bowen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blowkarski.
Bowen misses the jab.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses.
Bowen misses with a looping right.
Bowen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blowkarski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen throws the left hand but Blowkarski avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Blowkarski.
Blowkarski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowen.
Bowen misses with a hook.#T2#
Blowkarski slips under a jab.
Bowen throws a lazy right hand but Blowkarski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blowkarski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blowkarski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Blowkarski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Blowkarski.
Bowen looks winded!
Bowen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blowkarski defends it nicely.
Blowkarski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pete Blowkarski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bowen.
Blowkarski connects with a single shot there.
Bowen looks to land a right hand but Blowkarski moved out of range.
Bowen shoots in looking for a takedown but Blowkarski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowen avoids the head kick by Blowkarski.
A head kick misses from Blowkarski.
Bowen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bowen.#T3##TD2#
Bowen gets the takedown into side control.
Bowen looks up at the clock and then as Blowkarski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bowen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bowen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bowen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blowkarski is pushing Bowen's head away, looking to escape. Bowen manages to hold on to the position though.
Bowen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blowkarski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bowen thows a huge punch but Blowkarski dodges it nicely.
Bowen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bowen throwing shots but Blowkarski is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bowen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blowkarski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Blowkarski is rocked!
Bowen lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Blowkarski! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bowen jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 72: Bloody Kisses
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ellis.
Ellis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Ellis has been cut.
Bowen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellis connects with an inside leg kick.
Ellis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowen.
Bowen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellis's hands.
Ellis moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowen is defended easily by Ellis.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Bowen throws a hook but Ellis blocks it.
Bowen throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Ellis counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Bowen.
Bowen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ellis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowen blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Bowen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Bowen.
Bowen is looking for a takedown.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ellis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ellis is pressed up against the cage. Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ellis down to the mat. Ellis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ellis slips a straight right by Bowen.
Bowen throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Ellis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ellis throws a head punch that misses.
Bowen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bowen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ellis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ellis pushes Bowen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowen backwards. #T2#
Ellis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowen.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowen is looking for a takedown.
Bowen is trying to drag Ellis to the mat but Ellis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Bowen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ellis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bowen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Bowen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Bowen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ellis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowen is looking for a takedown.
Ellis gets underhooks to prevent Bowen's takedown attempt.
Ellis gets through Bowen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Bowen has Ellis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellis lands a big right hand that drops Bowen! The killer instinct kicks in and Ellis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ellis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Ellis!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Snapp drops Bowen with a left right combo! Snapp follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snapp cracks Bowen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Snapp immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bowen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Snapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. Bowen shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Morrison lands a left and a right that send Bowen crashing to the mat, dazed. Morrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Bowen has been cut.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Bowen misses with a left hand
and Morrison rattles Bowen with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bowen tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Morrison dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bowen stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kilk Morrison!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Bowen.#CUT#
It looks like Frank McDonald has been cut.
Bowen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Bowen throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowen.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Bowen.#TD#
Bowen 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.
Bowen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bowen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Bowen working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Bowen chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Bowen finish him?
Bowen gets to his feet and stands over McDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McDonald felt that one! Bowen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McDonald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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