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Event:
UCF 17
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1# Powell connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gower misses the target. Powell jabs at Gower's body. Powell lands a right hook to the body.
Gower takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT# It looks like Jeff Gower has been cut. Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of Gower's head. Gower's coach down at JAVI Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Some wild striking there from Powell.
Powell 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. Gower throws a leg kick that is checked and Powell counters with a right hand to the body. Gower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Powell scores with a jab. 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! Powell steps in with a hook that catches Gower right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Powell follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gower looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Powell!
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Event:
UCF 10
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1# Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range. Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Gower takes the fight into the clinch. Lee wants to stall.
Gower lands a body shot. Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Gower breaks from the clinch.
Lee stuns Gower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lee tries to land a front kick but Gower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lee looks for the body kick but Gower saw that one coming. Lee feints a jab promting Gower to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gower slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. 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! Lee closes the distance looking to clinch and Gower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Lee tries to clinch up and Gower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lee blocks a head kick by Gower.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Gower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Gower is looking to counter punch. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it. Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee throws a front kick that sends Gower stumbling back into the cage. Gower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2# No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat. Jeff Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Lee. Gower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC# Lee is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Gower finish him? Lee looks winded! Lee gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Gower! Tucker Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'I accept the defeat, but I will be back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1# A right-left combo lands from Gower. Jones has his takedown stuffed and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gower lands a slapping body shot.
Gower keeps the fight on the outside. Gower jabs at Jones's body. Jones tries to clinch and Gower counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gower lands a slapping body shot.
Gower stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. A quick step to the side and Gower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gower could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jones throws a lazy head kick and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2# Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. 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! Jones controlling the action here.#T1# Let's hope that Jones 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. Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gower tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones moves into full mount! Gower won't be happy about that! Jones controlling from mount. #T3# Gower is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gower on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gower tries to get out of the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones controlling his opponent. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Jones stands up from mount. Strange move. Gower tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jones tries a low kick but Gower avoids it. Jones is looking to clinch. Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gower but Gower pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jeff Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daquan Jones. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A head kick misses from Jones. #TD2# Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gower sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gower pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daquan Jones will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Gower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gower lands a jab to Jones's midsection. Gower tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gower. Gower obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gower sprawls well. Gower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there. Gower wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
#T1# Gower is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones is staying tight to Gower's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Jones stands up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. Jeff Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daquan Jones.#T3# Jones throws a head kick but Gower moves out of range.
#TD2# Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gower is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gower's back.#SUB2# Jones is working for a rear naked choke. Gower is not defending it well and Jones has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gower refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gower's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daquan Jones!
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