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Event:
The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Caetano shoots in looking for a takedown. Fowel tries to sprawl out of it but Caetano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fowel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fowel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fowel wants it to stay on the feet.
Caetano looks to land a right hand but Fowel moved out of range.
Fowel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caetano shoots in but Fowel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robby Fowel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Caetano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fowel scores with a takedown into Caetano's guard.#T1#
Fowel trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caetano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fowel defends well.#SUB#
Fowel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caetano dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fowel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fowel working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Fowel can't keep his opponent in guard - Caetano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Fowel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caetano pulls his head out easily.
Caetano is trying to control the action in half guard but Fowel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fowel moves into full guard.
Caetano looking to pass the guard.
Fowel looking for a sweep. Not yet Fowel, not yet. #SUB#
Fowel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fowel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caetano looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Caetano trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fowel is looking for a triangle but Caetano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fowel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caetano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caetano looking to pass the guard.
Fowel keeping moving, preventing Caetano from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Caetano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fowel dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fowel wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caetano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at LAFC Training Center inform us that Caetano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Caetano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caetano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Caetano has his feet on Fowel's thighs here. He's pushed Fowel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fowel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquim Caetano!
During a confident post fight interview, Joaquim Caetano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Fowel counters by clinching up.
Fowel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fowel is trying to pull guard but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Fowel jumps guard and drags Hoshino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshino postures up.
Hoshino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Fowel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fowel looking for a guillotine here but Hoshino defends easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoshino stays in close to Fowel's body and controls the position.
Hoshino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fowel has his foot on Hoshino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoshino works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Fowel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fowel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fowel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fowel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fowel wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Hoshino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoshino manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Hoshino's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoshino holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Fowel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoshino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Hoshino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoshino manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Hoshino's guard.
Fowel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoshino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Fowel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Fowel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fowel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch but Fowel keeps him there for the moment.
Fowel has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino has Fowel pressed against the cage.
Fowel slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Fowel.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fowel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fowel jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Fowel around his waist. Fowel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fowel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fowel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Fowel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Fowel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Hoshino scores with a push kick.
Fowel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fowel shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robby Fowel.
Fowel moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Fowel with the counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino lands a jab.#T2#
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fowel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Fowel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fowel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Fowel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hoshino lands a front kick.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fowel wants to counter with a clinch but Hoshino pushes him away.
Fowel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Fowel's head. #ROC#Fowel is rocked!
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fowel tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fowel doesn't seem phased though.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Fowel's front leg but catches the back leg as Fowel tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Fowel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoshino's guard.
Hoshino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fowel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Fowel tries to counter with a clinch but Hoshino shakes him off and moves away.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
Fowel takes one to the side of the head.
Fowel fails with the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Fowel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Fowel tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fowel tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fowel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fowel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Fowel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoshino throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Fowel counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Fowel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoshino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fowel controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hoshino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Fowel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hoshino looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fowel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hoshino is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fowel lets go of the hold and Hoshino can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Redd - just one landing.
Fowel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redd as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Fowel with that takedown attempt.
Redd leaves Fowel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robby Fowel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fowel shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Redd does no damage.
Fowel feinted with a counter takedown.
Fowel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redd cracks Fowel with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Fowel is looking to clinch.
Redd loads up on a big right hand but Fowel slips the punch.
Redd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redd is looking to chop away at Fowel's legs.
Fowel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redd manages to circle out of the way.
Redd misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Fowel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fowel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Redd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fowel's best efforts.#T2#
Redd tries to roll over but Fowel keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fowel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowel is trying to control. Redd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redd defends it well. #SUB2#
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Fowel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Fowel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fowel is looking to stall here but Redd recovers full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Redd trying to control but Fowel is working from the bottom.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Fowel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redd to the mat! Redd manages to get full guard.
Redd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fowel wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Fowel from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fowel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fowel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Redd has locked up a guillotine! Redd's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fowel is holding on here and Redd must be using up a lot of energy. Fowel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Redd gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kodiyak Redd!
A victorious Kodiyak Redd 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:
VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Fowel takes one to the chin there.
Fowel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muhammad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fowel somewhat.#KD2#
Muhammad lands a big right hand that sends Fowel crashing to the mat! Muhammad stays standing though and waves Fowel back to his feet!#ROC2#Fowel is rocked!
Fowel misses with a takedown
letting Muhammad counter with a right hand.
Oh Fowel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Fowel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muhammad!
Fowel seems to have got his legs back now.
Fowel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB#
Fowel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Muhammad is trying to escape and Fowel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Muhammad is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fowel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fowel, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fowel regains guard.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fowel pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Fowel keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Fowel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fowel has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Fowel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fowel is in guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fowel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fowel stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fowel!#SUB2#
Fowel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fowel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Fowel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#T2#
Fowel is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown managing to control the position.
Fowel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Fowel 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. #SUB#
Fowel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Fowel defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Fowel defends it easily.
Fowel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Fowel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fowel defends well.#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.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fowel passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Fowel wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowel moves nicely into side control.
Brown is not content to let Fowel control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Colby Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Fowel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown moves to clinch but Fowel breaks away #TD2#
and Fowel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Fowel wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Fowel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fowel passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Fowel from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fowel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control but Fowel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fowel wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fowel pulls his head out easily.
Brown controlling the position well.
Fowel tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fowel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Brown trying to control but Fowel postures up.
#SUB2#
Fowel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking to control Fowel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fowel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Fowel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fowel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fowel has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Fowel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Fowel misses with the head strike.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Fowel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Fowel against the cage.
Fowel tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown continues to stall.#SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Fowel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Fowel to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fowel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Fowel maintains control.#SUB2#
Fowel looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Fowel working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Fowel tries to control but Brown wriggling away. #T2#
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Fowel pushes him away. #SUB2#
Fowel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Fowel's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Fowel wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fowel. #SUB2#
Fowel looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Fowel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to control but Fowel is having none of it.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Fowel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Fowel's body position as best he can.
Fowel wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Fowel prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Fowel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Fowel going for some submissions?
Robby Fowel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fowel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish. #SUB2#
Fowel working for the choke. #T4#
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Brown tries to escape but Fowel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Fowel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brown trying to control the position but Fowel manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown trying to control the hands but Fowel won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control the hands but Fowel won't let him. #SUB2#
Fowel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Fowel let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robby Fowel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fowel 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
VFC 54 Blood in the Water
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Fowel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brown just trying to survive but Fowel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Fowel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fowel.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
#SUB2#
Fowel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brown tries to escape but Fowel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1##SUB2#
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Brown just trying to survive but Fowel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Fowel has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brown! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fowel gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
VFC 42 Let Them Bleed
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghostkeeper looks to throw the jab but Fowel is out of range.
Fowel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghostkeeper throws a leg kick #CL#
and Fowel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Fowel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fowel manages to end up in side control.
Ghostkeeper is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghostkeeper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Fowel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghostkeeper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fowel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghostkeeper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghostkeeper is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Fowel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghostkeeper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fowel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Fowel is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghostkeeper is defending well. #SUB#
Fowel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghostkeeper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ghostkeeper tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Fowel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Fowel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghostkeeper, who protects the arm well.
Ghostkeeper regains half guard.
Ghostkeeper wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Ghostkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fowel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fowel 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! Ghostkeeper is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Fowel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Fowel getting side control.#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Brown is looking to control Fowel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Fowel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowel prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Fowel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Fowel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to keep Fowel in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fowel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Brown's guard. #SUB#
Fowel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fowel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Fowel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Brown! |
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Event:
VFC 15 Feb is Fight Month
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Fowel tries to keep at a distance but Caetano has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Fowel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowel is pressing down on Caetano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caetano is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Caetano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caetano gets full guard.#SUB2#
Caetano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Caetano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caetano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fowel has his hands clasped together but Caetano extends and breaks Fowel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Caetano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquim Caetano!
Joaquim Caetano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliver cracks Fowel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliver swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Oliver rushes Fowel and presses him up against the cage.
Fowel is trying to drag Oliver to the mat but Oliver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliver is pushing Fowel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fowel backwards.
Fowel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliver just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver scores with a shoulder strike.
Fowel has Oliver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chase Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robby Fowel.
Fowel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fowel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliver effectively controlling the action here.
Fowel is trying to pull guard but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
Fowel prevents a body shot from Oliver. #T1#
Oliver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body.
Fowel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Oliver drives through and clinches with Fowel against the cage.
Oliver pushes off an throws an elbow but Fowel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliver.
Fowel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Oliver clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Oliver.
Oliver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fowels head.
Fowel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliver.
Fowel has Oliver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Fowel wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliver pushes Fowel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fowel fails to pull guard.
Fowel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fowel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fowel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fowel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Fowel is rocked!#CL#
Oliver pushes Fowel up against the cage in a clinch.
Fowel is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliver finish him?
Fowel is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliver has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Fowel seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliver controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliver avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Oliver for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
Oliver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fowel backwards.
Fowel wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Oliver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fowel's brow.
Fowel managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
Fowel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliver walks away with a smile on his face. Fowel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliver tries to clinch but Fowel is having none of it.
Oliver throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Fowel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliver! #SUB2#
Oliver wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fowel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Oliver's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Oliver is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fowel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Stamos misses with a looping left.#TD#
Fowel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stamos tries to kick Fowel off but Fowel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fowel trying to pass the guard but Stamos defending well.
Fowel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stamos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura but Stamos is defending well.
Fowel wants to control but Stamos is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stamos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura but Stamos is defending well.
#SUB#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stamos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel. #SUB#
Fowel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stamos is just riding it out for now. Fowel eventually gives up the hold.
Stamos is staying active underneath Fowel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Fowel works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fowel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stamos is surviving well by controlling Fowel's body position as best he can.
Fowel controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Fowel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stamos is surviving well by controlling Fowel's body position as best he can.
Stamos tries to buck Fowel off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Fowel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stamos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3##SUB#
Fowel looking for a guillotine from mount but Stamos is having none of it. #SUB#
Fowel has isolated one of Stamos's arms. Stamos looking to fight him off but Fowel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robby Fowel! |
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