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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2019 |
#R1# Fowler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Zulu drives through with a takedown into Fowler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU# Zulu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Fowler staying out of range there. Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Fowler. Fowler jabs at Zulu's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zulu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Zulu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fowler, pushing him back against the cage. Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fowler trying to land knees to the body.
Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##TD# Zulu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fowler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Fowler tries to escape the position.
Fowler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Zulu has Fowler flattened out and is raining down punches. Zulu has good solid back control here. Fowler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Zulu controls the action.#T2# Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Zulu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Fowler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Fowler is trying to get back to his feet but Zulu has full control of the position and if anything, Fowler has just worked his way into a worse spot. Fowler just trying to survive but Zulu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Zulu is persistently looking for the submission but Fowler is defending it well.
#T3# Fowler tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Zulu controls the action. Zulu is not going to allow Fowler to sit and survive in this position. Good control from Zulu.#SUB# Zulu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fowler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fowler trying to get back to his feet but Zulu is in full control for now. Zulu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB# Zulu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Fowler tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu dominated that round. That's time! Zulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A decent looking cross lands there for Fowler.#TD# Zulu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Zulu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fowler can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler has hold of Zulu's hands but Zulu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Zulu controlling the action here. #T1# Zulu working the head and body with strikes. Fowler trying to control here.
Zulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fowler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Zulu drops an elbow to the side of Fowler's head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fowler for as long as he can get away with. Further stalling from Zulu.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zulu is stinking the place up with his stalling. Zulu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Fowler looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Zulu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3# Fowler wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Zulu closes the distance and pushes Fowler back into the cage. Still in the clinch, Zulu scores with a nice short uppercut. Fowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Zulu pulls Fowler into guard.
#SUB2# Fowler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zulu dives on top into guard.#REVR# Shaka Zulu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU# Fowler is working an open guard so Zulu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# Fowler throws a body shot but no joy. Fowler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fowler. Fowler tries to clinch but Zulu is having none of it. Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fowler. Fowler scores with a jab to the body. Fowler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Fowler tries to clinch up. Zulu throws a head kick that misses. Zulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. 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! Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fowler swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
#TD# Zulu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Fowler tries to kick Zulu off in order to stand up. Zulu Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fowler scores with a jab. Zulu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD# Zulu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Zulu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zulu is working Fowler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Fowler.#SUB2# Fowler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zulu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Zulu cracks Fowler with a solid left hand.#SU# Zulu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fowler, up you get! Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fowler moves away. Fowler wants to counter the offense by Zulu and move into the clinch position.#TD# Zulu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Fowler working for submissions but it's allowed Zulu to get to half guard.
Robbie Fowler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB# Zulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Zulu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Fowler looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zulu pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3# Fowler tries to hold on but Zulu postures up. Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Zulu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fowler is surviving well by controlling Zulu's body position as best he can. Fowler wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zulu content just to control the position here. Zulu with a couple of short strikes. Fowler is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Zulu wants to finish this one by submission but Fowler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zulu. Zulu controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fowler is trying to reverse the position but instead Zulu has taken his back - oops! Shaka Zulu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fowler tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Shaka Zulu showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zulu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Zulu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1# Fowler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Thing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fowler. Big Thing does a little dance to reset his feet. Fowler tries to bum rush Big Thing with a series of wild strikes but Big Thing uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Big Thing falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fowler counters with a straight right hand. Fowler looks to clinch enabling Big Thing to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Fowler gets a clinch. Fowler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fowler lands a good knee to the midsection. Big Thing won't want to take too many of those. Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fowler lands a hook that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fowler has a couple of punches blocked by Big Thing.
A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land. Fowler looking to throw knees to the head but Big Thing is blocking nicely.
#T1# Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Fowler lands a body punch. Fowler misses with an elbow over the top. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him. Fowler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Big Thing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fowler working aggressively here.
Fowler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Good body shot from Fowler.
Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Fowler keeps control of Big Thing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fowler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Fowler throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Thing. Fowler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fowler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Big Thing avoids it. Fowler lands on the inside with an uppercut. Big Thing can't break the clinch.
Big Thing has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fowler lands a shot to the body. A short uppercut from Fowler. Fowler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fowler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks with his arms.
Big Thing blocks a body shot from Fowler. Fowler wants to take the fight to the mat but Big Thing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Fowler. #T3# Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Fowler has a couple of punches blocked by Big Thing.
Fowler looking to throw knees to the head but Big Thing is blocking nicely.
Big Thing dodges an elbow strike from Fowler.
Fowler misses with a punch to the body.
Big Thing wants to break free but Fowler has control.
Big Thing can't break the clinch.
Big Thing managing to block the knees to the body from Fowler.
Big Thing wants to get back to striking at distance but Fowler won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land. Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks with his arms.
Fowler lands a nice uppercut. Big Thing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Big Thing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Fowler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fowler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fowler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Big Thing's brow. Fowler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fowler throws a head punch that misses. Big Thing is trying to force a seperation but Fowler has the dominant position. Fowler pushes Big Thing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Thing's efforts to push away. Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Big Thing's face as he tries to break the clinch. Big Thing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fowler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fowler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Fowler dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Fowler moves into range and clinches up with Big Thing. Big Thing avoiding damage as Fowler throws knees to the body.
Big Thing is trying to break free. Robbie Fowler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short left from Fowler. Big Thing is trying to break free. Fowler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Big Thing can't break the clinch.
Fowler lands a nice uppercut. Fowler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fowler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fowler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big Thing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fowler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big Thing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Fowler - that landed with a thud.
Fowler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler. Fowler struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Thing controls his hands.
Big Thing wants to get back to striking at distance but Fowler won't allow it.
Fowler misses with a punch to the body.
Big Thing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fowler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fowler misses with a knee strike.
Big Thing blocking some punches.
Fowler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fowler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big Thing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fowler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fowler prevents Big Thing from breaking the clinch.#T2# Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Fowler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. A short uppercut from Fowler. Fowler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fowler. Big Thing has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Big Thing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Thing's efforts to push away. Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fowler gets through Big Thing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fowler misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Fowler. Fowler tries a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Fowler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Thing's elbow. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him. Big Thing managing to block the knees to the body from Fowler.
Fowler lands a hook to the side of the head. Big Thing tries to circle away but Fowler has him pinned against the cage. Fowler lands with a right to the head. Fowler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fowler tries a body shot but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fowler works on Big Thing's body with a couple of short punches. Big Thing tries to break free but Fowler pushes him back against the cage. Fowler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fowler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Thing's elbow. Fowler tries a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks it.
#T4# Fowler lands an uppercut. Big Thing avoiding damage as Fowler throws knees to the body.
Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler tries a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler pushes Big Thing back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fowler scores with a nice hook to the head. Fowler missing with knees to the body.
Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Fowler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big Thing blocks it with crossed arms. Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Big Thing working hard to break the clinch. Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Fowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Big Thing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fowler tries to counter by closing the distance. Fowler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Big Thing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big Thing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fowler moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fowler motions for Big Thing to come forward. Fowler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fowler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Thing manages to avoid it. Big Thing throws a big counter combination but Fowler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fowler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss. Big Thing fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Thing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fowler tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Thing wants to slow Fowler down by chopping away at his legs. Fowler misses the shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fowler throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Big Thing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Fowler has closed the distance and engaged Big Thing in a clinch.
Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fowler. Fowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fowler misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler lands a nice uppercut. Fowler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big Thing blocks it with crossed arms. Fowler tries to land knees in the clinch but Big Thing avoids the damage to the body. Fowler has Big Thing pressed against the cage, preventing Big Thing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fowler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big Thing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fowler lands with a right to the head. Fowler misses with a body punch.
Fowler misses with the head strike.
Robbie Fowler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fowler has Big Thing pressed against the cage, preventing Big Thing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Big Thing is trying to push Fowler away but Fowler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Fowler misses with an elbow over the top. Big Thing is trying to break free. Good body shot from Fowler.
#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Fowler.
Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Big Thing is trying to push Fowler away but Fowler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fowler has Big Thing pressed against the cage, preventing Big Thing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fowler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big Thing. Still in the clinch, Fowler scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# Fowler keeps control of Big Thing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Big Thing is trying to push Fowler away but Fowler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fowler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler lands with a light punch inside. Big Thing tries to break free but Fowler pushes him back against the cage. Big Thing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Big Thing can't break the clinch.
A short right from Fowler on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Robbie Fowler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fowler 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Fowler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1# Kikunojo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kikunojo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD# Kikunojo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kikunojo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kikunojo working away. Kikunojo is staying tight to Fowler's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kikunojo has knee on belly and moves into mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kikunojo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Fowler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1# Fowler tries to hold on but Kikunojo pushes him away. Kikunojo lands a nice shot to the head. Fowler tries to control the position but Kikunojo now has his back.
Kikunojo controlling well, preventing Fowler from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Fowler right now.
Kikunojo gets his hands free as Fowler looks to control. #T2# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB# Kikunojo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fowler is defending well but eventually Kikunojo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fowler has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Honda Kikunojo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1# Big Thing throws a shot from downtown. Fowler moves away and avoids it. Big Thing looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Fowler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Thing.
Fowler looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Thing is just out of range.#CL# Fowler drives through and clinches with Big Thing against the cage.
Fowler lands a body shot. Fowler has Big Thing pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Big Thing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Fowler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Thing is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler scores with a shot to the side of Big Thing's head. Big Thing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fowler.
Big Thing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Thing's efforts to push away. Fowler misses with a knee strike.
#T1# Fowler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Big Things head. Fowler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big Thing blocks it with crossed arms. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Big Thing managing to block the knees to the body from Fowler.
Big Thing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Thing wants to break free but Fowler has control.
Big Thing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fowler tries a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Fowler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fowler lands a left hand.
Fowler lands a body shot. Good body shot from Fowler.
Fowler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Thing is defending well for now.#T2# Fowler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fowler lands a right hand. Fowler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks with his arms.
Fowler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Big Thing or not. Fowler tries to work over Big Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right hook to the body lands for Fowler.
Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fowler misses with a knee to the head. Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fowler struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Thing controls his hands.
Big Thing blocks an uppercut.
Fowler tries to throw a body punch but Big Thing avoids it by throwing Fowler back against the cage. #T3# Big Thing is trying to force a seperation but Fowler has the dominant position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler. Fowler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fowler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from Fowler.
Fowler misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Fowler. Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Fowler has Big Thing pressed against the cage, preventing Big Thing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler lands with a right to the head. Big Thing has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fowler lands a shot to the body. Fowler scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Fowler.
#T4# Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside. Fowler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big Thing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fowler. Fowler tries to work over Big Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fowler prevents Big Thing from breaking the clinch. Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Fowler can't find room to land a body shot as Big Thing controls the action.
Big Thing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Big Thing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fowler throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Thing. Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. A hook to the body from Fowler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fowler misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Fowler dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Fowler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big Thing throws a right and a left that both miss. Big Thing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fowler tries to clinch up but Big Thing circles away and keeps his distance. Big Thing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fowler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Big Thing doesn't seem bothered though. Big Thing keeps the fight on the outside. Big Thing has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fowler is landing a low percentage of strikes. Fowler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Fowler rushes Big Thing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fowler missing with knees to the body.
Fowler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler lands a body punch in the clinch. Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside. Big Thing is breathing heavily. Fowler throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Thing. Fowler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Fowler scores with a hook to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Fowler.
Big Thing can't break the clinch.
Fowler scores with a shot to the side of Big Thing's head. Fowler tries a body shot but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fowler tries to land knees in the clinch but Big Thing avoids the damage to the body. Fowler presses Big Thing against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fowler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Thing's elbow. Fowler connects with a knee to the head.
Big Thing blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Thing. Fowler lands a hook that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler lands with a right to the head. Fowler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big Thing.
#T2# Fowler throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Thing. Big Thing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fowler scores with a knee to the head.
Fowler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks with his arms.
Big Thing is trying to break free. Fowler has Big Thing pressed against the cage, preventing Big Thing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fowler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big Thing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. 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 scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fowler looks to throw an elbow but misses. Big Thing is trying to push Fowler away but Fowler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Big Thing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Fowler.
#T3# Fowler scores with a shoulder strike. Fowler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fowler lands a knee to the body.
Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him. Big Thing working hard to break the clinch. Fowler lands a hook to the side of the head. Fowler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fowler presses Big Thing against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fowler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big Thing blocks it with crossed arms. Fowler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fowler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fowler lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Fowler.
Fowler prevents Big Thing from breaking the clinch.#T4# Fowler throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Thing. Fowler misses with a knee to the head. Big Thing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land. Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Thing can do to turn this around? Big Thing avoiding damage as Fowler throws knees to the body.
Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks with his arms.
Fowler misses with the head strike.
Big Thing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fowler missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Thing. Fowler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Fowler dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Fowler has closed the distance and engaged Big Thing in a clinch.
Fowler tries to work over Big Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fowler lands a nice uppercut. Big Thing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Big Thing tries to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling the position. Fowler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Thing is trying to force a seperation but Fowler has the dominant position. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Fowler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler tries to work over Big Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Thing. A short right from Fowler on the inside. Fowler misses with the head strike.
Big Thing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fowler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big Thing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Big Thing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fowler misses with a knee strike.
Fowler tries to throw a body punch but Big Thing avoids it by throwing Fowler back against the cage. Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside. Fowler prevents Big Thing from breaking the clinch. Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks with his arms.
Fowler keeps control of Big Thing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fowler lands with a left to the head. Fowler lands with a short shot to the head. Fowler lands a body punch in the clinch. Fowler tries to land knees in the clinch but Big Thing avoids the damage to the body. Fowler trying to land knees to the body.
Robbie Fowler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Big Thing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Thing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Fowler throws a head punch that misses. Fowler lands a left hand.
Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him. Fowler prevents Big Thing from breaking the clinch.#T3# Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside. Big Thing is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks. Fowler tries to throw a body punch but Big Thing avoids it by throwing Fowler back against the cage. Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Fowler throws a head punch that misses. Big Thing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Big Thing tries to break free but Fowler pushes him back against the cage. Fowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fowler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Big Thing working hard to break the clinch. Fowler can't find room to land a body shot as Big Thing controls the action.
Fowler digs a right hand into Big Thing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Thing's gas tank. Robbie Fowler has scored more points in the clinch so far. Big Thing has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Big Thing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Big Thing wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Next Big Thing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Big Thing wants to get back to striking at distance but Fowler won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Robbie Fowler showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fowler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Fowler!
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#R1# Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler misses with a hook to the body
and Big Thing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fowler swings for the body but Big Thing moves out of range.
Big Thing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fowler. Fowler lunges at Big Thing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Thing's hand. Big Thing fails to land with a series of punches.
Fowler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Thing.
Big Thing is breathing heavily. Fowler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Big Thing misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Fowler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big Thing swats him away and circles back towards the center. Big Thing is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Fowler rushes Big Thing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fowler. Fowler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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! Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fowler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Fowler has a couple of punches blocked by Big Thing.
Fowler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Thing's elbow. Fowler lands with a left to the head. Fowler struggles to land a body shot inside as Big Thing controls his hands.
Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Fowler lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Big Thing working hard to break the clinch. Big Thing blocking some punches.
Big Thing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Thing's efforts to push away. A short uppercut from Fowler. Fowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fowler tries a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks it.
#T2# Fowler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fowler tries to work over Big Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fowler pushes Big Thing back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fowler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Big Thing has had enough of the clinch but Fowler keeps him there for the moment. A frustrated look appears on Big Thing's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fowler lands a knee to the body.
Fowler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Thing's elbow. Fowler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fowler misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fowler tries a body shot but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Fowler is working Big Thing over against the cage.#T3# Big Thing blocks an uppercut.
Fowler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Thing blocks a body shot from Fowler. Big Thing tries to break free but Fowler pushes him back against the cage. Fowler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fowler has Big Thing pressed against the cage, preventing Big Thing from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fowler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Fowler - that landed with a thud.
Big Thing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Fowler lands a nice knee to the body. Fowler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fowler scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land. Fowler trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler. Fowler lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fowler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fowler misses with a knee strike.
Fowler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. A frustrated look appears on Big Thing's face as he tries to break the clinch. Big Thing blocks a body shot from Fowler. Big Thing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fowler tries a body shot but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler digs a right hand underneath Big Thing's ribcage. Big Thing let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him. Fowler trying to land knees to the body.
Fowler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler works on Big Thing's body with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Fowler dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Fowler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Thing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Big Thing fails to land with a series of punches.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Thing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fowler tries to clinch up but Big Thing circles away and keeps his distance. Fowler misses the shot to the body. Fowler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Big Thing back to the cage. Fowler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Fowler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Big Thing shows good takedown defense. Fowler tries to clinch but fails miserably and Big Thing counters with a right hand to the body. Fowler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Big Thing is able to avoid easily. Fowler is looking to clinch but Big Thing is avoiding it.
Big Thing cracks Fowler with a right hand to the side of the head. The Next Big Thing is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Thing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fowler. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fowler fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fowler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Big Thing takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Big Thing misses with a two punch combination.
The Next Big Thing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fowler throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Thing. Fowler fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Fowler looks to move away, Big Thing throws a big counter combo but Fowler just gets out of the way. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Fowler is looking to clinch but Big Thing is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Big Thing misses. Fowler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Thing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Thing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Big Thing appears to be looking for a big counter. Fowler looks to land a right hand but Big Thing moved out of range. Fowler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big Thing defends it nicely. Big Thing misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fowler! But no joy. Fowler wants to clinch and Big Thing counters with a three punch combo that has Fowler backing up. Fowler nods at Big Thing to acknowledge the strikes. Big Thing misses with the combination.
#T2# Fowler lands with an overhand left. Fowler takes a swing at Big Thing's ribcage but misses. Big Thing ducks under a wild hook from Fowler. Fowler throws a jab when Big Thing was well out of range. Fowler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Thing throws a big counter combination but Fowler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Big Thing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fowler moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fowler punishes Big Thing's body with a nice straight punch. Fowler fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The Next Big Thing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Fowler. Big Thing avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fowler closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fowler jabs at Big Thing's body. Fowler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3# Fowler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Fowler looks to move away, Big Thing throws a big counter combo but Fowler just gets out of the way. The Next Big Thing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Big Thing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fowler. Fowler misses with a looping right. Fowler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Thing moves away.#CL2# Fowler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fowler is looking to take this one to the mat. A nice right hand lands inside from Fowler. Fowler keeps control of Big Thing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Big Thing wants to break free but Fowler has control.
Big Thing prevents a body shot from Fowler. Fowler scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler. A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land. #T4# Fowler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Big Thing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Big Thing has had enough of the clinch but Fowler keeps him there for the moment. Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fowler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big Thing.
Fowler has a couple of punches blocked by Big Thing.
Fowler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fowler misses with some punches.
Fowler pushes off an throws an elbow but Big Thing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fowler with a knee to the head.
Fowler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fowler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fowler lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Fowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Fowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fowler wants to clinch. Fowler tries to clinch there but Big Thing circles away.
Big Thing swinging wildly here.
Big Thing throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fowler misses with a looping left. Fowler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Big Thing. Big Thing circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Fowler closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fowler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Fowler. Fowler tries a body shot but Big Thing blocks it.
#T1# Fowler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Big Things head. Fowler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fowler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Thing's efforts to push away. Fowler lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fowler tries a knee to the head but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fowler lands an uppercut. Fowler is working Big Thing over against the cage. Big Thing can't break the clinch.
Fowler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big Thing pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fowler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Fowler lands with a short shot to the head. Robbie Fowler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Fowler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Thing backwards. Big Thing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fowler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Big Thing has had enough of the clinch but Fowler keeps him there for the moment. Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Thing's efforts to push away. A right handed body shot lands from Fowler.
Big Thing working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Big Thing tries to break free but Fowler pushes him back against the cage. Big Thing tries to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling the position. Fowler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Big Thing is trying to break the clinch but Fowler has him pressed against the cage. Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fowler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fowler tries to land knees in the clinch but Big Thing avoids the damage to the body. Big Thing wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fowler scores with a shoulder strike. Fowler misses with a hook from the clinch. Big Thing tries to circle away but Fowler has him pinned against the cage. Big Thing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fowler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big Thing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big Thing is trying to break free. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fowler tries a body shot but Big Thing blocks it.
Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Next Big Thing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Big Thing misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Robbie Fowler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fowler 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Fowler!
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#R1# Fowler lands with a right hand. Fowler tries to clinch up but Sousa circles away and keeps his distance. Sousa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sousa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fowler doesn't manage to clinch there - Sousa circles away.
Fowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fowler misses with a low kick as Sousa jumps back. Sousa unleashes a big counter combination but Fowler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Fowler tries to clinch there but Sousa circles away.
Sousa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Fowler is looking to clinch. Fowler tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fowler tries to clinch up#TD2# so Sousa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sousa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB# Fowler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Sousa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fowler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sousa controls the pace.#SUB# Fowler looking for a guillotine here but Sousa defends easily.
#SUB# Fowler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sousa passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2# Sousa decides to return to a standing position. #TD2# Sousa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fowler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fowler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2# Sousa stands up. Fowler cracks Sousa with a good jab. Fowler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3# A clash of legs there as Sousa blocks the low kick. Sousa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# Sousa gets in close and instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Fowler. Fowler looking to throw knees to the head but Sousa is blocking nicely.
Sousa working hard to break the clinch. Sousa blocking some punches.
Fowler lands a nice knee to the body. Fowler tries a body shot but Sousa blocks it.
#TD2# Fowler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sousa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fowler to the mat. Fowler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Sousa cracks Fowler with a solid left hand. Sousa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fowler trying to control the position.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Fowler.#T4# Sousa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Fowler controls Sousa momentarily but Sousa frees himself. #SUB# Fowler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sousa passes Fowler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Sousa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fowler defend it? Sousa steps over the head and cranks it - Fowler is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sousa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Sousa! After winning the bout, Chris Sousa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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