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Event:
Gladius #1
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hererra misses the target. #TD2#
Hererra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owings to the ground. Hererra is now in Owings's guard.
Hererra wants to control from the top but Owings keeps moving. #ES#
Owings wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hererra.
Hererra misses with a takedown attempt
and Owings counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Hererra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hererra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hererra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Owings is avoiding damage well.
Owings is not content to let Hererra control the position.
Hererra lands a nice forearm strike. #T1##SUB2#
Hererra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owings has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hererra but great work by Owings.
Owings trying to control the action but Hererra is working from the bottom.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Hererra sneaks back into half guard.
Owings trying to mount his opponent but Hererra defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Hererra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owings content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Owings seems to be working for a kimura but Hererra defends the submission attempt.
Owings is looking to advance position but Hererra won't allow it. #T3#
Hererra trying to control but Owings postures up.
#SUB2#
Hererra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hererra won't allow Owings to pass to mount.
Hererra is pressing down on Owings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hererra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Owings is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hererra.
Hererra regains half guard.#T4#
Hererra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hererra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hererra working for submissions but it's allowed Owings to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hererra looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hererra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings 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##CL2#
Hererra rushes Owings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hererra slowing the pace effectively.
Owings tries a knee to the head but Hererra blocks it.
Owings stops a takedown attempt from Hererra.
Owings lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hererra jumps guard but Owings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Owings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hererra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Owings obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings being controlled against the cage.
Owings blocks an elbow strike.
Hererra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Hererra.#T1#
Hererra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owings to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Owings jumps guard.
Owings wants to sweep but no luck.
Owings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Hererra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Owings wants to stand but Hererra is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hererra throws a strike but Owings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hererra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hererra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Owings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hererra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hererra is looking for a triangle here but Owings uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Owings wants to control but Hererra is keeping him busy.
Hererra is looking to regain half guard here but Owings keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Hererra keeps trying to improve his position.
Owings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owings wants to control but Hererra is keeping him busy.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Owings is staying tight to Hererra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hererra tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Owings easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hererra tries to lock up and control but Owings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owings misses with a head shot.
Owings looking to control but Hererra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hererra wants to hold on but Owings pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hererra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Owings.
Hererra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings 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#
Owings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Hererra gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hererra moves into the clinch.
Owings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Owings breaks from the clinch.
Owings shoots in looking for a takedown. Hererra tries to sprawl out of it but Owings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hererra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Owings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hererra avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Hererra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Hererra landing strikes.
Hererra landing a few strikes.
Owings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hererra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hererra is trying to work for a kimura but Owings is defending well.
Owings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hererra.
Owings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hererra can do to turn this around?
Hererra is taking a breather. Owings says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hererra slips a nice elbow through Owings's hands, connecting with Owings's forehead.
Salvador Hererra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hererra lands a nice short elbow.
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. Hererra connects with a nice short shot to Owings's temple.
Owings trying to control from the bottom.
Hererra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hererra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Owings is trying to control but can't.
Owings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hererra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael Owings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hererra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hererra looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hererra stays in close to Owings's body and controls the position.
Hererra trying to control the position from guard on top but Owings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hererra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hererra on the ground.
Owings has Hererra pulled in close to control his posture.
Owings keeping moving, preventing Hererra from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Owings is looking to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hererra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hererra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hererra closes the distance but Owings moves to the side
and Owings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Owings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hererra misses with a takedown
and Owings counters with a three punch combo that has Hererra backing up. Hererra nods at Owings to acknowledge the strikes.
Hererra throws a body punch but Owings moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owings defends well and Hererra ends up having to push Owings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Hererra.
Owings lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Michael Owings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hererra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hererra takes a swing at Owings's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Hererra.
I think Owings 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Owings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hererra checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Test misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Test.
Test avoids the body shot from Hererra.
Hererra staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Hererra.
Test ducks under a wild hook from Hererra.#TD#
Hererra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Test is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hererra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hererra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Test keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test tries to get to full guard but Hererra has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Test is trying to control but can't.
Test avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hererra. #T1#
Test is pressing down on Hererra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Test looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hererra passes into half guard.
Test trying to control from the bottom.
Test is holding on to half guard well.
Hererra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Test's head.
Nice strikes from Hererra there.
Hererra prevents Test from improving his position.
Test taking some punishment here, with Hererra in his half guard.
Hererra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Test wants to get back to full guard.
Hererra drops an elbow to the side of Test's head. #T2#
Hererra thows a huge punch but Test dodges it nicely.
Hererra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Test tries to roll over but Hererra keeps him under control.
Test keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Test can do anything to dispel that myth.
Test manages to get to full guard.
Test working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hererra. #SUB2#
Test working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hererra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hererra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hererra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Hererra throws a big elbow that misses.
Hererra is looking to advance position but Test has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Test wants to control the pace but Hererra is squirming around nicely.
Hererra working to try and regain half guard.
Hererra wants to hold on but Test pushes him away.
Test looking to finish Hererra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hererra!#SUB2#
Test looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Test controlling his opponent. #T4#
Hererra is squirming around, avoiding Test's attempts to control the action.
Hererra working to try and regain half guard.
Test lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Test in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Test with shots to the head and body - Hererra looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hererra tries to lock up and control but Test gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Test lands a big shot there that rocks Hererra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hererra is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guy Test will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hererra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hererra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Test sprawls well. Test wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hererra gets slowly back to his feet.
Test missing with a left hand there. Hererra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hererra missing with a left hand there. Test was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Test throws a body punch but Hererra moves out of range.
Test looks to land a right hand but Hererra moved out of range.#TD2#
Test closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hererra to the mat! Hererra manages to get full guard.
Test passes Hererra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hererra trying to control here.
Hererra 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hererra tries to roll over but Test keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Hererra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Test is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Test working Hererra over with strikes.
Test is trying to control. Hererra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hererra wants to get back to full guard.
Test is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Test passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hererra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Test lands an elbow.
Guy Test has got the better of the ground game so far.
Test lands some shots froms side control.
Test lands a nice forearm strike.
Hererra trying to remain calm as Test controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Test 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.
Hererra throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Test landing strikes.
Test is putting a hurting on Hererra here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hererra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Test connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Hererra struggling a bit here.#T3#
Test in side control lands a decent elbow.
Test trying to control the action but Hererra is working from the bottom.
Test working the ground and pound from side control.
Hererra sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Hererra trying to control but Test postures up.
Hererra wants to improve his position but Test is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Test in particular looking to stall.
Hererra is looking for a sweep. Test is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra trying to hold on to Test's head to control him but Test postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Test lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Test showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hererra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Test pinned against the cage. Test gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Test was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Test drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Test keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hererra's head.
Test stands up over Hererra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Test working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hererra's head.
Test 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test preventing the sweep. #T1#
Test wants to pass the guard but Hererra is keeping the position.
Test controls from within his opponent's guard.
Test has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Test lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Test keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hererra's head.
Test passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Test lands a decent elbow from side control.
Test controls the position from side control.
Salvador Hererra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hererra is not content to let Test control the position.
Test cracks Hererra with a big right hand but Hererra just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Test wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hererra keeps working.
Test taking a breather here.
Hererra tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Test wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hererra keeps working.
Hererra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Test is not content to let Hererra control the position.
Test moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hererra preventing the sweep.
Hererra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Test works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Hererra postures up.
Test has Hererra pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Test looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Test takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hererra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Test preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Test has control of Hererra's left arm, preventing Hererra from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Test has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hererra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hererra preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Test comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Test 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Test!
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