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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Fowler moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.#TD2#
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fowler trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Hill is stalling here. Fowler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fowler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fowler working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Fowler is dominant here and he's now got Hill's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler avoiding Hill 's attempts to control his hands.
Hill trying to get back to his feet but Fowler is in full control for now. #T1#
Hill is in bad spot here.
Hill covers up after that shot from Fowler.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fowler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fowler has the hooks in. Hill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hill trying to control the hands but Fowler won't let him.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Hill tries to escape the position.
Fowler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hill up.
Fowler is working the ground and pound. Can Hill escape?
Fowler lands shots from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Fowler.
Hill grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill can't escape the position.
#T3#
Fowler connects with a big shot to the side of Hill's head.
Fowler scores with punches from the back.
Hill takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fowler cracks Hill with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hill from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fowler throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hill could be in trouble here!
Fowler scores with punches from the back.
Fowler has the hooks in. Hill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hill trying to control the position but Fowler manages to sink in the hooks.
Fowler lands a shot to the head.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fowler scores with punches to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowler lands a shot to the head.
Hill trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fowler punishes Hill with strikes from the back mount.
Fowler punishes Hill with strikes from the back mount.
Hill trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Fowler in a clinch.
#BC#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Fowler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowler lands with a few short shots to the body.
Fowler is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR#
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for subs off his back but Fowler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hill is trying to control but Fowler manages to pass to mount!
Fowler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hill hang on?
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Fowler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fowler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hill is trying to stand.
Fowler breaks from Hill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Fowler.
Fowler raining down shots from the mount!
Hill wants to hold on but Fowler pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fowler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hill's face.
Fowler raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill tries to hold on but Fowler pushes him away.
The referee warns Hill that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fowler working the ground and pound effectively.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Fowler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fowler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Fowler on that attempt.
Reed Fowler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fowler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Fowler keeps him there for the moment.
Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill is trying to push Fowler away but Fowler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fowler has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Hill can't break the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Fowler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.
Hill trying to move into half guard but instead Fowler has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Hill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fowler has picked Hill up and slammed him! Hill can't keep hold of the triangle and Fowler manages to pass to side control!
Fowler looks up at the clock and then as Hill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fowler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill looks to move to half guard but instead Fowler has passed into mount! Damn!
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Hill is bucking up trying to escape but Fowler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fowler dominating with strikes here.
Fowler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hill is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hill tries to reverse the position but Fowler maintains control.
Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fowler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fowler raining down shots from the mount!
Fowler forces the positional change into back control.
Fowler scores with punches from the back.
Hill rolls, trying to escape but Fowler keeps control of the position.
Fowler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T4#
Fowler is landing with strikes from the back.
Fowler lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fowler keeps control of the position as Hill tries to break free.
Fowler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hill!
Hill covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill is taking damage to the body and head.
Fowler has the hooks in. Hill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fowler, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Fowler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Fowler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fowler showed some decent athleticism there.
Fowler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fowler working Valdez over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Fowler.
Fowler prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Fowler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valdez's head.
Fowler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdez is trying to keep Fowler in close.
Fowler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fowler connects with a couple of short punches.
Valdez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fowler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fowler wants to stand but Valdez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fowler cracks Valdez with a solid left hand.#T2#
Fowler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fowler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valdez working for a triangle but Fowler defends it easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valdez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fowler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdez looks winded!#SU#
Fowler gets to his feet. Valdez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Valdez misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Fowler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valdez wants to control the action here but instead Fowler manages to pass to full mount!
Valdez taking shots to the head.
Fowler with the ground and pound from mount.
Fowler lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fowler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez is bucking up trying to escape but Fowler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Valdez is looking to improve his position but Fowler isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Fowler lands a heavy elbow.
Valdez can't escape the position.
Fowler lands a heavy elbow.
Valdez is working to get back to half guard.
Fowler lands a nice shot to the head.
Valdez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fowler landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fowler.
Reed Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler working the ground and pound from side control.
Valdez looks to move to half guard but instead Fowler has passed into mount! Damn!
Fowler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valdez?
Fowler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valdez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fowler with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Fowler with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Fowler avoids the attempt from Valdez to control.
Fowler lands a nice shot to the head.
Valdez is desperately trying to improve his position but Fowler has a good base and remains in mount.
Fowler with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fowler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fowler with a couple of short strikes.
Fowler lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fowler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fowler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fowler lands with some strikes.
Fowler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fowler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fowler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Fowler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fowler working the ground and pound effectively.
Valdez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fowler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
Valdez taking shots to the head.
Fowler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fowler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valdez looks a forlorn figure.
Fowler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fowler landing shots from mount.
Valdez tries to hold on but Fowler postures up.#T4#
The referee warns Valdez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler lands with some strikes.
Fowler is landing with some decent strikes but Valdez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fowler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
Fowler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fowler dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fowler shoots in but no luck this time.
Valdez throws a counter combo.#TD#
Fowler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valdez to the ground. Fowler is now in Valdez's guard.
Valdez working a defensive guard here.
Fowler preventing the sweep.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler postures up.
Fowler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fowler works over Valdez with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Fowler is working Valdez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fowler landing with the ground and pound.
Fowler is working Valdez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fowler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valdez has an active guard here but Fowler has managed to pass into half guard.
Fowler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fowler lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Fowler lands strikes from half guard.
Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Fowler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fowler winds up and cracks Valdez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fowler slips a nice elbow through Valdez's hands, connecting with Valdez's forehead.
Fowler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Fowler there.
Valdez wants to control but Fowler passes into side.
#SU#
Fowler stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##TD#
Fowler gets a takedown into half guard.
Valdez pushes Fowler off but Fowler dives into side control.
Valdez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Valdez is looking to regain half guard here but Fowler keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Fowler landing a few strikes.
Fowler landing a few strikes.
Fowler landing a few strikes.
Fowler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fowler lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fowler cracks Valdez with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fowler cracks Valdez with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fowler, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Fowler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Fowler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fowler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fowler keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fowler is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez has an active guard here but Fowler has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control but Fowler manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Fowler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fowler prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Fowler is controlling well.
Fowler winds up and cracks Alvarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Fowler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alvarez to stand up. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fowler tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Fowler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fowler gets back to half guard.
Fowler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Alvarez's head.
Fowler keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Fowler scores with punches from the back.
#T3#
Fowler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alvarez!
Fowler is punishing Alvarez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fowler 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.
Alvarez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez is trying to remain composed but Fowler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Fowler is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Fowler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alvarez!
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Fowler is in full control for now.
Fowler lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Fowler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
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!
Fowler is working the ground and pound. Can Alvarez escape?
Fowler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alvarez hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Fowler tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Fowler looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fowler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fowler to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler is controlling Alvarez's posture.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fowler is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Fowler looking to control.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Fowler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Fowler is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Fowler is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Fowler postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Fowler is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvarez is trying to keep Fowler in close.
Fowler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.#SUB2#
Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fowler stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fowler!
Fowler cracks Alvarez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fowler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. Fowler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fowler landing shots from mount.
Fowler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fowler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Fowler lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
#T4#
Alvarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Fowler gets his hands free.
Fowler is landing with strikes. Alvarez can't take much more of this.
Alvarez tries to roll but Fowler sticks to his back.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Fowler lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fowler is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fowler gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fowler gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fowler apologises and we restart here on the feet.
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.
Alvarez lunges at Fowler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fowler's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that second round.
That's time! Fowler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Fowler moves out of range easily.
Fowler appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fowler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
#TD#
Fowler pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fowler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowler.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Fowler working the head and body with strikes.
Reed Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Fowler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alvarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fowler wants to stand up but Alvarez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Fowler prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Fowler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fowler lands strikes from half guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Fowler has control of the leg.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
Fowler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fowler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alvarez has hold of Fowler's hands but Fowler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Fowler had control of the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Fowler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fowler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eleider Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed Fowler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fowler, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Fowler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Fowler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yilmaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Fowler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yilmaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fowler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fowler throws a big elbow that misses.
Fowler is looking to work some ground and pound but Yilmaz has wrist control.#SU#
Fowler stands up and waves to Yilmaz to follow him.
Fowler shoots for a double leg takedown but Yilmaz sprawls well. He's pushed Fowler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Fowler gets caught flat footed, as Yilmaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fowler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fowler with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Yilmaz can't handle though.
Fowler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler working over Yilmaz with some ground and pound. Yilmaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Fowler slips a nice elbow through Yilmaz's hands, connecting with Yilmaz's forehead.
Fowler lands strikes from half guard.
Fowler is nestled in close to Yilmaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fowler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fowler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Fowler.
Yilmaz has hold of Fowler's hands but Fowler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Fowler is going to stand back up.
#T2#
Fowler winds up and cracks Yilmaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yilmaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Fowler stands up and beckons Yilmaz to join him on the feet. #TD#
Fowler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yilmaz wants to control but Fowler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yilmaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fowler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yilmaz controls his leg.
Fowler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fowler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fowler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Fowler there. #ROC#
Yilmaz is rocked!
Fowler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yilmaz is still in real trouble! Can Fowler finish him?
Fowler wants to stand up but Yilmaz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fowler working over Yilmaz with some ground and pound. Yilmaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Nice strikes from Fowler there.
Yilmaz trying to control but Fowler postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
Fowler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yilmaz taking some punishment here, with Fowler in his half guard.
Yilmaz wants to control but Fowler passes into side.
Fowler grinds an elbow into Yilmaz's temple.
Yilmaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Yilmaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that round.
That's time! Fowler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Fowler looking to score a takedown here. Yilmaz is defending well but Fowler drives through and ends up in Yilmaz's guard.
Yilmaz is trying to keep Fowler in close.
Yilmaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yilmaz's head.
Fowler with a nice head shot there.
Yilmaz is trying to keep Fowler in close.
Fowler wants to stand but Yilmaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fowler stands up over Yilmaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yilmaz is breathing heavily.
Fowler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Fowler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yilmaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fowler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yilmaz can do to turn this around?
Yilmaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fowler postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Yilmaz covers up, he's hurt! Fowler keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fowler and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fowler can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Fowler!
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