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Event:
SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowman sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman manages to get to full guard.
Bowman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Bowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.
Bowman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bowman won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowman is standing up over Schmidt. Schmidt looks to escape but Bowman dives into side control.
#T1#
Bowman controls the position.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bowman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowman tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt tries to buck Bowman off but Bowman is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowman trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt trying to remain calm as Bowman controls from the top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bowman working away.
Bowman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Schmidt gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmidt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bowman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schmidt but great work by Bowman.
Schmidt tries to bench press Bowman off him but Bowman keeps the position.
Bowman controlling from side mount.
Schmidt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schmidt tries to get out of the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman misses with the ground and pound.
Bowman working away.#T4#
Bowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
Bowman staying calm.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowman advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keyon Bowman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schmidt feints and then cracks Bowman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowman down.
Keyon Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Schmidt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bowman is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowman manages to get back to half guard.
Schmidt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmidt stalling away here and it's allowed Bowman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Schmidt lying in Bowman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bowman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Schmidt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keyon Bowman! |
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Event:
SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman misses with a takedown
and Xtreme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Keyon Bowman has been cut.
Xtreme stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Xtreme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keyon Bowman.
Nice body kick there by Xtreme.#CL#
Xtreme moves into the clinch.
Bowman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xtreme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bowman wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Xtreme breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman fails with the takedown.#KD#
Xtreme lands a left and a right that send Bowman crashing to the mat, dazed. Xtreme thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bowman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Xtreme gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bowman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Xtreme! |
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Event:
SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowman throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side.
Bowman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bowman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bowman is in Zulu's guard.
Zulu wants to control but Bowman passes easily into half guard.
Bowman controlling the pace.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Zulu kicks off Bowman and gets to his feet. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Keyon Bowman has been cut.
Zulu cracks Bowman with a nice body shot.
Zulu lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bowman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zulu stalling the fight.
Zulu pushes Bowman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Zulu manages to get underhooks.
Bowman looks winded!
Bowman jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Zulu.
Zulu controlling the action here for a moment.
Zulu stalling.
#T2#
Zulu effectively controlling the action here.
Zulu stalling against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tawanda Zulu.
Bowman fails with the takedown
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tawanda Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keyon Bowman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zulu clinches with his opponent.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
Bowman jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowman up against the ropes.
Zulu stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowman's face.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Bowman is rocked!
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bowman seems to have recovered his senses.
Zulu stalling against the ropes.
#BC#
Zulu manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Zulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bowman prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.#T4#
Zulu slows down the pace here.
Bowman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
A knee to the head by Zulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu gets through Bowman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu working Bowman over with knees to the body.
Zulu cracks Bowman with a nice body shot.#T5#
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zulu obliges.
Zulu landing knees to the body.
Bowman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Zulu.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowman up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu with a knee to the head.
Zulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Bowman's head. #T6#
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Zulu lands a left hand.
Zulu pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu slowing the pace effectively.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu landing knees to the body.
Zulu controlling the action here for a moment.
#T7#
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bowman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Zulu on the inside.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T8#
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Zulu is working Bowman over against the ropes.
Bowman takes a shot to the head.
Zulu is struggling to control the position.
Zulu stalling against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head.
#T9#
Zulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zulu has Bowman pushed against the ropes.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Zulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bowman up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tawanda Zulu.#CL#
Zulu drives through and clinches with Bowman against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tawanda Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keyon Bowman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Bowman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Zulu rushes Bowman and presses him up against the ropes.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Bowman has Zulu pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowmans head.
Zulu lands a big right hand that drops Bowman! The killer instinct kicks in and Zulu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tawanda Zulu! |
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Event:
SSD 3: Sunday Fight Night
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bowman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payne was covering up waiting for the punch and Bowman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.
Payne is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bowman controls the pace.#SUB2#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Payne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bowman passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Payne is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Bowman cracks Payne with a big elbow.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
Payne seems a little lost for a moment, as Bowman dominates the positioning.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
Payne is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Bowman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Bowman trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bowman off and has taken his back!
Bowman turns into Payne and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Bowman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowman defends it easily.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bowman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Payne looking to pass the guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Payne is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Bowman is looking to stand up but Payne won't let him.
Bowman won't allow Payne to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowman has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Bowman pushing down on Payne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowman's back!#SUB2#
Payne looking to break Bowman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bowman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Payne will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6##SUB2#
Payne has managed to slip his arm under Bowman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bowman is tapping out! Submission win for Payne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Payne!
Our winner, Jason Payne, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
LeBlanc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
LeBlanc wants to stand but Bowman is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Bowman tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Bowman moves into the clinch.
LeBlanc has Bowman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Bowman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LeBlanc just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
LeBlanc pulls guard.
LeBlanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Bowman stands up from LeBlanc's guard - Bowman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc goes for a double leg but Bowman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowman continues to drive forward.#TD#
Bowman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
Bowman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBlanc throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Bowman is having none of it. #SUB2#
LeBlanc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
LeBlanc gets caught napping as Bowman dives in and scores a takedown. LeBlanc manages to retain guard.
LeBlanc manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
LeBlanc looks winded!
LeBlanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keyon Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caesar LeBlanc.#T4#
LeBlanc stops a takedown attempt from Bowman.
#TD#
Bowman jumps guard and drags LeBlanc to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! LeBlanc rolls with it to try and escape but Bowman cranks on the arm and LeBlanc is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keyon Bowman! |
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