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Event:
WVT 171: Vitali v Creed
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Fisticuffs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisticuffs being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowy.
Bowy blocks an uppercut.
Bowy looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Bowy.
I was talking to Bowy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Bowy controls the action.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bowy.
Bowy blocking some punches.
Bowy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisticuffs blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bowy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bowy misses with a double jab
and Fisticuffs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowy thinking.
Bowy misses with a hook
and Fisticuffs scores with a counter punch that sends Bowy to the canvas! Fisticuffs smells blood - he's punishing Bowy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bowy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!
Torraso Fisticuffs made sure to mention his sponsor, Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowy misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Neves counters with a takedown into side control.
Bowy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bowy tries to improve position but can't.
Neves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bowy to see if he's OK.
Neves sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bowy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bowy is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Neves is putting a hurting on Bowy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neves trying to control the action but Bowy is working from the bottom.
Bowy wants to control but Neves postures up.
Bowy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bowy seems a little lost for a moment, as Neves dominates the positioning.
Bowy dodges the ground and pound from Neves.
Bowy wants to control but Neves postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Neves stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Neves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowy wants to get back to his feet.
Neves tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neves is looking to take a break and control but Bowy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Bowy connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Bowy throws a sloppy head kick
and Neves counters with a crisp right that sends Bowy to the canvas! Neves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy misses the body punch
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowy throws a right and a left that Heydrich avoids nicely.
Bowy checks a leg kick.
Bowy cracks Heydrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heydrich's head.
Bowy misses with a right hand
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
Bowy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowy moves away from the strike by Heydrich.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.
Bowy thows a leg kick but Heydrich checks it
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
Bowy scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Bowy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Bowy.
Heydrich keeps Bowy at a distance using the push kick.
Heydrich swings widly with a right hand
and Bowy counters with a series of strikes. Heydrich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heydrich lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Heydrich misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Heydrich finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Bowy misses with a head kick.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowy missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bowy throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Bowy connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heydrich, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Bowy coming out on top.#CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bowy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Bowy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowy.
Heydrich digs a good body shot into Bowy's ribs.
Heydrich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heydrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heydrich lands a body shot.
Whack! Heydrich lands a heavy head kick that drops Bowy. The ref tackles Heydrich to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bowy was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
Our winner, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowy lands a big head kick that sends Barnes to the canvas! Bowy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A very excited looking Luke Bowy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowy throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Bowy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mountain drops his hands momentarily and Bowy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowy tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Mountain counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowy! Mountain lets Bowy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Bowy clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mountain. Mountain obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowy tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowy. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bowy defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Bowy tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Bowy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowy closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Mountain counters with a left right combination that sends Bowy crashing to the mat - Mountain wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bowy out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
Tauski Mountain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 134: Souza v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bowy takes a step back to recover.
Bowy misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Bowy clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bowy breaks from the clinch.
Bowy pushes Crazyhorse away with a front kick.
Crazyhorse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Crazyhorse throws a sloppy head kick and Bowy moves out of range easily.
Bowy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD2#
Bowy lands a big head kick that sends Crazyhorse tumbling to the mat! Bowy takes a step backwards and waves Crazyhorse back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Crazyhorse is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowy lands with a right and another and another! Crazyhorse is in big trouble! Bowy lands again and this time it's lights out for Crazyhorse! A quality knockout there for Bowy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A relieved looking Luke Bowy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a straight right.
Bowy throws a good cross that connects.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bowy moves out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.#KD2#
Bowy lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Bowy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag tries to get into range but Bowy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kraag! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bowy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Bowy!
A relieved looking Luke Bowy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy feints and then cracks Holliday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holliday down.
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Bowy.
Holliday half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bowy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Bowy.
Bowy slips a straight right by Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bowy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Holliday swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bowy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
John Henry Holliday tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bowy.
Jookiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Bowy connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jookiba to the floor! Bowy dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Jookiba is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowy wants to stand up but Jookiba is controlling the position.
Bowy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bowy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bowy is controlling the pace.
Jookiba tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bowy manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Bowy content just to control the position here.
Bowy tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Jookiba tries to lock up and control but Bowy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bowy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowy continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jookiba tries to reverse the position but Bowy maintains control.
Bowy controlling the position easily from mount.
Bowy tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T3#
Bowy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jookiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Bowy has a good base and remains in mount.
Bowy wants to stand but Jookiba is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bowy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bowy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bowy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowy'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.
Bowy blocks Jookiba's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bowy avoids the attempt from Jookiba to control.
Bowy controlling his opponent.
Jookiba is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowy controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Bowy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Jookiba's cut.
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#
Bowy connects with an inside leg kick.
Jookiba tries for a takedown but Bowy circles away easily
and Bowy counters with a leg kick.
Whack! Bowy lands a heavy head kick that drops Jookiba. The ref tackles Bowy to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jookiba was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Luke Bowy!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Bowy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Bowy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Bowy misses.
Vurris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Bowy.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vurris moves in looking to clinch but Bowy pushes him off.
Bowy misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Vurris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowy won't be happy with that.
Bowy is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
Vurris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vurris taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Vurris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bowy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Vurris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bowy is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Bowy is looking for a sweep.
Bowy is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Vurris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vurris wants to control but Bowy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vurris is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowy is defending well.
Vurris controls the position.
Bowy holding on.
Vurris misses with the ground and pound.
Bowy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bowy wants to control but Vurris postures up.#T3#
Bowy is looking to regain half guard here but Vurris keeps moving and retains side control.
Vurris working the head and body with strikes.
Bowy defending against the ground and pound.
Vurris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bowy is trying to get back to half guard.
Vurris cracks Bowy with a big elbow.
Vurris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bowy's legs. #SUB2#
Vurris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Vurris trying to control the action but Bowy is working from the bottom.
Bowy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurris taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowy tries to buck Vurris off but Vurris is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Vurris dominated that round.
That's time! Bowy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bowy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vurris's hands.
A good leg kick by Bowy.
Bowy misses with a lunging right hand
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy throws the kick towards the body but Vurris avoids it.
Bowy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Vurris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vurris stands and throws Bowy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bowy is trying to get back to half guard.
Bowy struggling a bit here.
Bowy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vurris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vurris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.#T1#
Vurris lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Vurris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vurris trying to control the position but Bowy is working away. #SUB2#
Vurris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vurris wants to control but Bowy is keeping him busy.
Bowy is looking for a sweep.
Bowy is not content to let Vurris control the position.
Vurris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Vurris tries for a kimura but Bowy is defending well.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Bowy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Vurris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bowy, who protects the arm well.
Bowy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Vurris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowy is trying to escape the position but Vurris is controlling the position.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowy keeps working.
Bowy tries to bench press Vurris off him but Vurris keeps the position. #T4#
Bowy is looking to get back to his feet here but Vurris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bowy's back.
Bowy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vurris tries to keep control of the position but Bowy is staying busy.
Vurris biding his time, controlling Bowy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowy wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vurris looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Bowy's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowy.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Bowy. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vurris.
Bowy jabs Vurris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vurris defending well as Bowy loads up on a big left hand.
Vurris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vurris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vurris ducks under a wild hook from Bowy.
Vurris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Bowy misses.
Bowy takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vurris.
A bone on bone clash there as Bowy blocks the leg kick.
Vurris moves away from the strike by Bowy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bowy. #T1#
Bowy throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vurris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vurris somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Bowy misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vurris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vurris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bowy tries to work over Vurris's front leg with a kick but Vurris checks it.
Vurris slips under a jab.
Bowy throws a shot from downtown. Vurris moves away and avoids it.
Bowy scores with a push kick.
Bowy throws a hook but Vurris blocks it.
Bowy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowy.
Vurris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Bowy's guard.
Bowy wants to sweep but no luck.
Luke Bowy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bowy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vurris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowy is pulling down on Vurris's head. It's preventing any offense from Vurris, at least for the moment.
Bowy wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurris stays in close to Bowy's body and controls the position.
Bowy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Vurris trying to control but Bowy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vurris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vurris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vurris tries a head kick but it misses.
Vurris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowy throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
Bowy misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bowy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
Jab from Bowy.
Luke Bowy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
Vurris connects with a single shot there.
Bowy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vurris momentarily.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowy defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Bowy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Vurris moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowy throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
Vurris tries to clinch but Bowy is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowy throws a wild body kick that Vurris sees coming a mile off.
Bowy tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowy misses with a low kick.
Vurris moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Vurris has managed to clinch.
Bowy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Bowy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vurris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
A victorious Vern Vurris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 171 Kersikov vs Pinks 2
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy delivers a nice body kick.
Bowy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
GU checks a leg kick.
Bowy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowy connects with a leg kick.
Bowy throws a wild body kick that GU sees coming a mile off.
GU scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
GU shoots for a takedown but Bowy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
GU shoots in for a takedown but Bowy shows good takedown defense.
GU throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
GU fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Bowy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gubba GU.
Bowy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Bowy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
GU avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GU takes one on the button.
Bowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by GU.
Bowy half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
GU looks to land a combination but Bowy avoids it well.
GU lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
GU on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
GU rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
GU throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowy misses with a kick to the body.
GU changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
GU tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowy defends well and GU ends up having to push Bowy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bowy looks to land a body kick but GU moved away.
Bowy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#KD2#
GU lands a left and a right that sends Bowy crashing to the canvas! GU dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Bowy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GU cracks Bowy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gubba GU!
After winning the bout, Gubba GU 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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Event:
DMMA 164 Account vs Kersikov 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowers lands the left hand.
Bowers misses with a combination
and Bowy counters with a straight right hand.
Bowy throws a hook but Bowers avoids it easily.
Bowers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowy misses with an uppercut
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Bowy with a hook.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Bowers finds it's way through Bowy's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowy scores with a jab. Bowers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Bowy misses.
Bowers looks to land a combination but Bowy avoids it well.
Bowy ducks under a wild hook from Bowers.
Bowy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bowy misses with a left hand
enabling Bowers to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Bowy.
Bowers misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Bowy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bowers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowers moves out of range as Bowy strikes.
Bowers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowy throws out the jab.
Bowers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Bowy is rocked!
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers drops Bowy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bowy! Bowers dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Bowers! |
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Event:
DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Bowy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farquharson's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowy scores with a kick to the body.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bowy avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Bowy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bowy misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Farquharson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bowy.#CL2#
Farquharson has managed to clinch.
Bowy misses with a punch to the body.
Bowy tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bowy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowy is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Farquharson - that landed with a thud.
Bowy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Farquharson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farquharsons head.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson tries to throw a body punch but Bowy avoids it by throwing Farquharson back against the cage.
Bowy can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Bowy managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Bowy tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Bowy back against the cage.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Bowy blocks with his arms.
Farquharson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Bowy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bowy misses with a body punch.
Bowy misses with some punches.
#BC#
Bowy manages to break the clinch.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bowy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Bowy sends Farquharson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bowy is motioning to the referee to let Farquharson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
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!
Bowy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Farquharson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Luke Bowy!
An out of breath Luke Bowy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 154 Panda vs Viikinki
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Floyd gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Floyd is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowy is defending well.
Floyd throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Floyd trying to control the action but Bowy is working from the bottom.
Floyd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bowy!
Floyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Floyd with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd landing strikes from the mount and Bowy is in trouble!
Floyd wants to stand but Bowy is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowy tries to hold on but Floyd pushes him away. #T1##SUB2#
Floyd wants to finish this one by submission but Bowy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Floyd.
Floyd throwing strikes here but Bowy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bowy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Floyd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Floyd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Floyd is looking to stand but Bowy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bowy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Floyd lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#Luke Bowy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Bowy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joshua Floyd!
Our winner, Joshua Floyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LAFC FN 10
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Bowy avoids the head kick by Aurelius.
Aurelius 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.
Bowy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurelius's head backwards.
Aurelius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowy with the inside leg kick.
Bowy tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowy throws a head kick that misses.
Bowy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowy connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowy with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aurelius.#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Aurelius throws out a loose jab but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowy thuds his right hand into Aurelius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aurelius throws a lazy right hand but Bowy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Bowy tests Aurelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aurelius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aurelius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bowy's head backwards.
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowy counters with a leg kick.
Aurelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowy lands with a hook. Aurelius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Bowy drops Aurelius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aurelius looks back up at him and smiles so Bowy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Aurelius is rocked!
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurelius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bowy checks the leg kick.
Bowy drops Aurelius with a huge uppercut! Aurelius drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bowy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A relieved looking Luke Bowy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AFC 11: The Final Event
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bowy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gazersky scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Jab from Gazersky.
Bowy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gazersky moves out of range as Bowy strikes.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gazersky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.
Bowy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gazersky jabs Bowy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gazersky closes the distance and clinches up with Bowy, looking for a takedown. Gazersky pushes Bowy against the cage but Bowy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gazersky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Bowy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Gazersky lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bowy. Bowy tries to recover but Gazersky is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bowy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
An out of breath Marlon Gazersky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AFC 10: Adlehyde vs Morrison
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Arby darts in looking for a takedown but Bowy gets double underhooks and turns Arby into the cage. #TD2#
Arby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bowy controlling the position for now.
Arby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowy sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowy wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bowy is trying to stand back up but Arby is controlling him
#T1#
Arby wants to pass the guard but Bowy is defending well.
Arby is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Arby is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bowy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
After the fight, Katelynn Arby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AFC 8: Bone vs Regulator
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Bowy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Bowy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy with a hook.
Bowy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Bowy ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Bowy moved out of range nicely.
Bowy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowy.
Bowy throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Bowy delivers a nice body kick.
Bowy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bowy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin blocks the body kick.
Bowy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Bowy thows a leg kick but Kirin checks it #KD#
and Kirin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowy! Kirin lets Bowy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bowy is rocked!
Bowy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bowy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Kirin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bowy flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bowy is out cold! Kirin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kokkoro Kirin!
A victorious Kokkoro Kirin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AFC 4: Luciano vs Munson
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bowy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowy slips a straight right by Lima.#KD#
Lima sends Bowy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lima is motioning to the referee to let Bowy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bowy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowy.
Bowy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lima rushes Bowy with punches - Bowy moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bowy goes down! Lima follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Lima!
Tiago Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Adams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bowy.
Bowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Adams drops Bowy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bowy looks back up at him and smiles so Adams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Bowy scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Fester Adams has been cut.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
Bowy misses with a jab to the body
and Bowy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bowy is rocked!
Bowy tries to land a body kick
and Adams counters with a big left hand that crumples Bowy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fester Adams !
Our winner, Fester Adams , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Glory Days
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bowy scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisticuffs.
Bowy thows a body kick. Fisticuffs tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Bowy.
Bowy is leaning against Fisticuffs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowy backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowy.
I was talking to Bowy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowy prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowy.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Bowy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bowy.
Bowy blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Bowy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Bowy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowy blocking some punches.
Bowy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bowy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Fisticuffs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowy throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bowy.
Bowy misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowy's elbow.
Bowy blocks an uppercut.
Bowy can't find room to land a body shot as Fisticuffs controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Bowy avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Fisticuffs blocks a body shot from Bowy.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bowy.
#T2#
Bowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowy misses with some punches.
Bowy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Bowy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bowy.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisticuffss head.
Bowy lands a body shot.
Fisticuffs looks winded!
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowy.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Bowy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowy works on Fisticuffs's body with a couple of short punches.
Bowy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Bowy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowy. #BC#
Bowy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowy.
Crunch! Bowy slams his shin into Fisticuffs's torso.
Bowy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fisticuffs falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bowy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A victorious Luke Bowy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFC X-Mas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Tamburello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowy.
Bowy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowy loads up on a big right hand but Tamburello slips the punch.
Bowy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamburello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Tamburello drops Bowy with a beautiful combination! Bowy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tamburello is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy throws a leg kick
and Tamburello counters with a big right hand! Oh Bowy is in trouble here! Tamburello follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello! |
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Event:
GFC 19 - Bryant vs. Bispen
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Bowy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bowy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick from Bowy lands but Thompson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Thompson 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.
Bowy scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowy.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowy.
Bowy throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowy, pushing him back against the cage.
Bowy lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Bowy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowy throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Bowy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowy.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bowy keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bowy grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Thompson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Bowy cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Bowy!
A relieved looking Luke Bowy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GFC 15 - Armando vs. Jammer
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Groot misses with the combination.
Groot tries to land a leg kick but Bowy saw it coming and moves away.
Bowy lands a front kick.
Groot misses with a double jab.
Bowy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Groot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowy avoids the body shot from Groot.
Groot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bowy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Groot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowy. That's going to slow Groot down.
Bowy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Groot's hands.
Groot misses with a body kick.
Groot takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowy backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy lands with a kick to the temple. Groot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Im Groot has been cut.
Groot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowy throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Groot misses with a body shot.
Bowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Groot throws out a loose jab but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowy tests Groot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Groot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowy counters with a good low kick that Groot was not able to check.
Groot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Groot lands with a good body shot.
Groot misses with a body shot.
Bowy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Groot.
Groot misses with a hook. Bowy ducked under it nicely.
Groot is looking to wear down Bowy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowy lands with a nice combination. Groot backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowy throws a body punch but Groot moves out of range.
Bowy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groot moves away.
Groot throws a big counter combination but Bowy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bowy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groot.#T2#
Bowy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Groot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bowy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Groot looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowy is just out of range.
Groot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowy.
Bowy slips a jab and a cross from Groot.
Bowy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowy scores with a jab to the head.
Groot misses with a straight right.
Bowy scores with a nice head shot.
Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowy manages to avoid it.
Groot misses with a hook. Bowy ducked under it nicely.
Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowy.
Bowy cracks Groot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Groot shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowy tries to sprawl out of it but Groot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Bowy looks to land a body kick but Groot moved away.
Luke Bowy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowy.
Groot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowy! But no joy.
Groot dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bowy tries a body shot but Groot blocks it.
Groot prevents Bowy from breaking the clinch.
Groot misses with an elbow over the top.
Bowy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Groot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Groot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bowy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bowy as the two fighters clinch.
Bowy blocks an elbow strike.
Bowy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Groot tries for a takedown but Bowy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Im Groot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bowy.
Bowy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Groot.
Bowy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowy misses with a body punch.
Groot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bowy tries to throw a body punch but Groot avoids it by throwing Bowy back against the cage.
Bowy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Groot prevents a body shot from Bowy.
Groot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bowy fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groot is trying to stall.
Groot tries to pull guard but Bowy holds him up against the cage and eventually Groot drops back down to his feet.
Groot wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Bowy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bowy scores with a head kick.
Bowy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Im Groot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groot misses with a jab to the body
and Bowy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groot. Bowy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Groot throws a body punch but Bowy moves out of range.
Bowy flicks out a counter leg kick but Groot steps away.
Luke Bowy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Bowy there.
Bowy throws a front kick that sends Groot stumbling back into the cage.
Bowy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Groot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Groot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groot blocks a head kick by Bowy.
Bowy misses the jab.
Bowy looks to land a body kick but Groot moved away.
Bowy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bowy counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Groot throws a right and a left that Bowy avoids nicely.
Bowy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Groot.
Groot throws a body punch but Bowy moves out of range.
Groot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowy thuds his shin into the meat of Groot's side.
Bowy moves out of range as Groot strikes.
Groot wants to clinch.
Bowy misses the shot to the body.
Groot throws a sloppy head kick and Bowy moves out of range easily.
Groot tries to score with a low kick but Bowy moves his leg out of the way.
Groot moves out of range of the body kick from Bowy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowy.
Bowy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Groot.#T2#
Groot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowy connects with a single shot there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bowy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bowy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowy delivers a nice body kick.
Bowy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowy scores with a kick to the body.
Groot misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Groot shoots in for a takedown but Bowy shows good takedown defense.
Groot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Groot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Groot scrambles back to his feet.
Bowy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bowy.
#T3#
Bowy ducks under a wild hook from Groot.
Groot avoids the head kick by Bowy.
Bowy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Groot misses.
Bowy tries a quick counter leg kick but Groot is wise to it.
Bowy with a nice calf kick.
Bowy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Groot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Groot takes a swing at Bowy's ribcage but misses.
Groot backing away here, and Bowy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowy as he connects with a hook.
Crunch! Bowy slams his shin into Groot's torso.
Nice takedown defense from Bowy. No joy for Groot on that attempt.
Bowy with a jab.
Groot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Groot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Bowy.
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!
Bowy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Groot misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Bowy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Groot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Groot somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Im Groot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowy looks for the body kick but Groot saw that one coming.
Groot is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bowy.
Groot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Groot thuds his right hand into Bowy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Luke Bowy's cut even more.
Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowy.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groot.
Groot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowy scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Bowy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bowy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bowy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Groot walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bowy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bowy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowy connects with an inside leg kick.
Bowy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowy scores with a jab to the body.
Bowy tries a head kick but it misses.
Groot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Bowy.
Bowy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bowy thumps Groot with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowy counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Groot.#T1#
Bowy tries a head kick but it misses.
Groot closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Groot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Groot's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Groot misses
and Bowy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Groot tries to clinch there but Bowy circles away.
Bowy swats away the attempt to clinch by Groot.
Groot throws a right and a left that Bowy avoids nicely.
Groot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Groot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowy.
Bowy misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bowy, as that shot connected.
Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowy was well out of range. Poor timing from Groot.
Groot tries to clinch but Bowy moves away
and Bowy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Groot.
Bowy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bowy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bowy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Groot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Groot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bowy. Bowy obviously looking to wear him down.
Groot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bowy connects with a jab.
Bowy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Groot.
Bowy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bowy throws a head kick that misses.
Groot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Groot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luke Bowy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bowy lands a nice shot to the body.
Groot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowy slips under a jab.
Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowy manages to avoid it.
Bowy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick from Bowy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Groot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bowy counters with a leg kick.
Bowy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bowy scores with a head kick. Groot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bowy avoids the body shot from Groot.
Groot fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowy throws a head kick that misses.
Bowy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Groot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowy counters with a body kick.#T4#
Nice jab there from Bowy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Groot.
Groot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Im Groot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Groot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Groot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowy scores with a jab to the head.
Groot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowy throws a head kick that misses
and Groot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowy thinking.
Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowy manages to avoid it.
Bowy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groot scores with a nice right hand.
Bowy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Groot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Bowy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Bowy!
Our winner, Luke Bowy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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