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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor lands with a nice body kick.
McGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowman defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Bowman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Bowman gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Kelley Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowman eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowman slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Bowman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.#ES2#
McGregor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bowman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
McGregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowman working hard to break the clinch.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowman backs up against the cage.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bowman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor has hold of Bowman's hands but Bowman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bowman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
McGregor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bowman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGregor.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGregor is trying to maintain the position but Bowman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Bowman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bowman.
Bowman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
McGregor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowman stacks McGregor 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 Bowman!
Bowman landing strikes.
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelley Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bowman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bowman keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Bowman.
Bowman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Bowman shoots in.
Bowman has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well. #CL#
Bowman clinches.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Bowman gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Bowman is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bowman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelley Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.
McGregor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor jumps guard but Bowman stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor looking to stall.
McGregor has Bowman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor keeps control of Bowman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McGregor jumps guard but Bowman stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowman just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Bowman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
McGregor is posturing up here but Bowman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McGregor tries to roll out but it's too tight and McGregor has to tap! Slick submission there by Bowman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelley Bowman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bowman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kamali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kamali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bowman lands with some strikes.
Kamali is bucking up trying to escape but Bowman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bowman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bowman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman landing strikes from the mount.
Bowman with the ground and pound from mount.
Bowman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kamali working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Bowman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bowman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bowman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bowman controlling from the full mount.
Bowman dominating with strikes here.
Bowman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bowman dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Kamali really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bowman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kamali hang on?
Bowman lands a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bowman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman is landing with some decent strikes but Kamali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowman breaks from Kamali's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kamali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bowman landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bowman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kamali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bowman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bowman dominating with strikes here.
Kamali wants to control but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman lands with some strikes.
Bowman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bowman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kamali is in a horrible position here. Bowman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bowman is landing with some decent strikes but Kamali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowman with a couple of short strikes.
Kamali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bowman lands a heavy elbow.
Bowman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kamali's face.
Kamali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bowman raining down shots from the mount!
Bowman controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Bowman lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman with shots to the head and body - Kamali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bowman dominating with strikes here.
Bowman working Kamali over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bowman lands a couple of good shots and Kamali has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman lands punches and elbows.
Bowman cracks Kamali with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kamali from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bowman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelley Bowman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kamali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamali throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.
Kamali tries to clinch
and Bowman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kamali tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it. #TD#
Bowman 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.
Bowman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bowman distracts Kamali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman works over Kamali with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowman stops Kamali from standing up.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Kelley Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamali has momentary wrist control but Bowman slips an elbow through the middle.
Bowman working some strikes from top position.
Bowman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamali's head.#T1#
Bowman cracks Kamali with a solid left hand.
Bowman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bowman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bowman cracks Kamali with a solid left hand.
Kamali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bowman is in close to Kamali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kamali wants to get back to his feet but Bowman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Bowman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bowman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman.
Bowman is looking for a counter combo.
Kamali tries for a takedown but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##TD2#
Kamali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bowman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kamali is breathing heavily.
Bowman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bowman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like Kamali is going to stand back up.
Kamali is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Bowman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bowman.
Bowman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Kamali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bowman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamali defends it easily.
Kamali wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Bowman pushes a forearm under Kamali's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kamali is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelley Bowman!
Amari Kamali was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost. So ill take the L and move on to win my next fight to garentee ill never lose again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuinness checks a leg kick.
McGuinness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelley Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman fails with the takedown
and McGuinness counters with a one-two to the body.
Bowman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuinness counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
A low kick from Bowman misses
and McGuinness counters with a three punch combo that has Bowman backing up. Bowman nods at McGuinness to acknowledge the strikes.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
McGuinness on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bowman.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bowman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bowman working McGuinness over with strikes.
Bowman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bowman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowman lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman drops an elbow to the side of McGuinness's head.
Bowman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuinness's head.
Bowman is thwarting McGuinness's attempts to control the position.
McGuinness is doing well to control the position and prevent Bowman from advancing to side control.
Bowman working over McGuinness with some ground and pound. McGuinness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuinness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
McGuinness trying to get back to full guard but Bowman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bowman is landing with some decent strikes but McGuinness is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowman landing shots from mount.
McGuinness stops Bowman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bowman looking to finish McGuinness with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGuinness!
McGuinness tries to hold on but Bowman postures up.
Bowman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGuinness can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Bowman pushes him away. #T4#
Bowman prevents McGuinness from getting the reversal.
Bowman is landing with some decent strikes but McGuinness is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowman landing strikes from the mount.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Bowman postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman working the ground and pound effectively.
McGuinness takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGuinness can't escape the position.
McGuinness wants to hold on but Bowman pushes him away.
McGuinness really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelley Bowman dominated that round.
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#
McGuinness stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuinness throws a counter combo.
McGuinness lands with an overhand left.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuinness lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuinness wants to clinch up but Bowman keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McGuinness shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bowman works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Bowman has his foot on McGuinness's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuinness works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bowman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuinness doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuinness manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuinness wanted to stand there but Bowman had control of the position.
McGuinness wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving. #SUB#
McGuinness got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuinness has managed to get both his arms back between Bowman's legs - danger averted.
Bowman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGuinness puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
McGuinness looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuinness trying to control from half guard but Bowman is working away.
Bowman is looking for a sweep. McGuinness is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
McGuinness throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuinness drops an elbow to the side of Bowman's head.
Bowman is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuinness wants to take a breather but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman lands with a few short shots to the body.
Bowman is trying to stand back up but McGuinness is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bowman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
Bowman shoots and misses #CL2#
and McGuinness holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelley Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
McGuinness avoids the elbow strike from Bowman, against the cage.
#BC2#
McGuinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuinness throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuinness throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowman appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGuinness scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuinness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuinness keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by McGuinness there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiran McGuinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuinness!
Bowman misses with a takedown
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
McGuinness lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bowman can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McGuinness and Bowman drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McGuinness.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiran McGuinness!
Keiran McGuinness spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowman has a takedown stuffed.
XsX is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bowman misses with a body shot.
XsX swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
XsX shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowman's guard.#SUB#
XsX avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells XsX's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
XsX working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XsX scoring with punches to the head and body.
XsX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowman's head.
XsX lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells XsX's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Bowman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
XsX gets to his feet and stands over Bowman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bowman felt that one! XsX unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bowman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Tren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Tren looks to move away, Bowman throws a big counter combo but Tren just gets out of the way.
Tren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Tren shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowman's guard.
Tren is standing up over Bowman. Bowman looks to escape but Tren dives into side control.
#REVR#
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Tren stands up and beckons Bowman to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tren checks a leg kick.
Tren wants to clinch.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Tren is looking to clinch.
No luck for Tren with that takedown attempt.
Kelley Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keslir Tren.
Tren fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Bowman with that takedown attempt.
Tren moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.#TD#
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into Tren's guard.
Tren looking to control.
Bowman throws a strike but Tren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tren trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bowman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Bowman looking to control.
Tren sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bowman working for a triangle but Tren defends it easily.
Tren has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bowman is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Bowman looking for subs off his back but Tren has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tren is looking to stand up but Bowman won't let him.
Tren trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tren has managed to get both his arms back between Bowman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bowman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tren uses it to pass to side control.
#T4##SU2#
Tren stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Tren instigates a clinch.
Bowman wants to break free but Tren has control.
#BC2#
Tren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowman.#TD2#
Tren looking to score a takedown here. Bowman is defending well but Tren drives through and ends up in Bowman's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Tren from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keslir Tren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman dodges the punch combination from Tren.
#CL2#
Tren has managed to clinch.
Bowman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bowman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tren smiles and moves away.
Tren tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keslir Tren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowman to the ground. Tren is now in Bowman's guard.
Tren is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bowman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Bowman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tren works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
Tren trying to control the pace.
Bowman is refusing to be controlled, as Tren sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bowman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bowman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowman wants to improve his position but instead Tren has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Tren is keen to just control but Bowman is a slippery customer.
Tren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tren is fending him off so far but Bowman persists. Nope, Tren circles away and we're back to standing.
Tren tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tren tries to clinch up.
Bowman is looking for a counter combo.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelley Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bowman. No joy for Tren on that attempt.
Bowman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tren just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tren moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bowman smiles and moves away.
Tren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowman dives in and grabs Tren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tren pushes down on Bowman's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keslir Tren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tren just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Tren clinches with his opponent.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Tren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tren crunches a lovely knee into Bowman's ribcage.#BC2#
Tren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tren shoots in and drives through. Bowman sprawls well.
Kelley Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman shoots in but Tren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tren is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bowman tries to keep at a distance but Tren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tren stalling in the clinch but Bowman improves position. #T1#
Tren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowman's defenses.
Bowman leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tren.
Bowman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Tren tries for a takedown but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kelley Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keslir Tren.
Bowman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Tren stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Tren moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Tren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Bowman with that takedown attempt.
As Bowman backs off Tren throws a huge counter combo but Bowman manages to avoid it all.
Tren throws a nice looking combination but Bowman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tren clinches up against the cage.
Tren can't get the takedown.
Bowman tries to break the clinch but Tren is controlling the position.
Bowman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tren wants to stall.
#T3#
Tren landing knees to the head.
Tren trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tren manages to break the clinch.
Tren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tren trying to keep a closed guard but Bowman is proving a slippery customer.
Bowman prevents Tren from getting back to his feet.
Bowman distracts Tren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Tren is trying to control the position but Bowman postures up.
Bowman distracts Tren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Bowman stands up and waves to Tren to follow him.
Tren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelley Bowman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tren counters with a left and a right that stings Bowman.
Keslir Tren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowman misses the target.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelley Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tren tries to clinch up but Bowman circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keslir Tren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tren 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keslir Tren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Cooke takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Cooke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowman on the side of the head.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
Bowman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowman.#TD2#
Bowman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cooke to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Bowman working for submissions but it's allowed Cooke to get to half guard.
Cooke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Cooke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cooke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cooke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bowman trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Cooke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooke. #SU2#
Cooke postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bowman to stand up. #TD2#
Bowman tries to sprawl but Cooke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cooke working Bowman over with strikes.
Bowman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooke on the ground.
Cooke prevents Bowman from improving his position.
Cooke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Bowman is in trouble now - Cooke has advanced to mount!
Bowman is in a horrible position here. Cooke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cooke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Cooke is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Cooke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Gladiator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bowman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bowman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bowman stalling.
Bowman is nestled in close to The Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Gladiator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Gladiator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Bowman. #T1#
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard.
The Gladiator looks winded!
The Gladiator has hold of Bowman's hands but Bowman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowman is nestled in close to The Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bowman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowman slips a nice elbow through The Gladiator's hands, connecting with The Gladiator's forehead.
Bowman is nestled in close to The Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman working over The Gladiator with some ground and pound. The Gladiator looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bowman slips a nice elbow through The Gladiator's hands, connecting with The Gladiator's forehead.
Bowman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bowman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bowman is taking a breather. The Gladiator says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bowman is nestled in close to The Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The Gladiator taking some punishment here, with Bowman in his half guard.
The Gladiator told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Gladiator has hold of Bowman's hands but Bowman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bowman slips a nice elbow through The Gladiator's hands, connecting with The Gladiator's forehead.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Gladiator has hold of Bowman's hands but Bowman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowman controlling the action here.
Bowman lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Bowman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowman lands a nice short elbow.
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Gladiator taking some punishment here, with Bowman in his half guard.
Bowman drops an elbow to the side of The Gladiator's head. #T4#
Bowman working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Bowman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bowman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
The Gladiator gets caught flat footed, as Bowman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bowman lands a couple of elbows.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Bowman lands a couple of elbows.
Bowman distracts The Gladiator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bowman is in close to The Gladiator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowman is in close to The Gladiator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelley Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bowman gets the takedown into side control.
The Gladiator is looking to get back to his feet here but Bowman is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Gladiator's back.
Bowman lands punches and elbows.
Bowman lands with a hammerfist to the side of The Gladiator's head.
The referee is taking a good look at The Gladiator as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bowman!
Bowman scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. The Gladiator is looking for a way out.
Bowman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can The Gladiator hold on?
The Gladiator is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bowman lands punches and elbows. #T1#
Bowman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at The Gladiator. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bowman scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. The Gladiator is looking for a way out.
Bowman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bowman lands shots from the back.
The Gladiator trying to control but not successfully.
Kelley Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowman lands strikes to the head.
Bowman throwing damaging strikes from the back! The Gladiator could be in trouble here!
Bowman is working the ground and pound. Can The Gladiator escape?#T2#
The Gladiator tries to escape the position.
Bowman is punishing The Gladiator with strikes - can he finish him?!
The Gladiator is taking damage to the body and head.
Bowman is landing with strikes. The Gladiator can't take much more of this.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The Gladiator takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bowman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting The Gladiator!
Bowman is riding his opponent, not letting The Gladiator buck him off.
Bowman is landing with strikes from the back.
Bowman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften The Gladiator up.
#T3#
Bowman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bowman is working the ground and pound. Can The Gladiator escape?
Bowman is punishing The Gladiator with some ground and pound.
Bowman landing with strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bowman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The Gladiator covers up after that shot from Bowman.
Bowman has good solid back control here.
Bowman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gladiator can do to turn this around?
Bowman has The Gladiator flattened out and is raining down punches.
The Gladiator is trying to remain composed but Bowman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Bowman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bowman throwing damaging strikes from the back! The Gladiator could be in trouble here!
Bowman scores with punches to the body.
Bowman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting The Gladiator!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman connects with a big shot to the side of The Gladiator's head.
Bowman lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bowman is punishing The Gladiator with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bowman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for The Gladiator to escape the position.
Can The Gladiator hold on?! Bowman is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The Gladiator covers up after that shot from Bowman.
The Gladiator is trying to remain composed but Bowman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bowman scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. The Gladiator is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelley Bowman dominated that second round.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bowman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Gladiator taking some punishment here, with Bowman in his half guard.
Bowman lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
Ground and pound from Bowman.
Bowman is nestled in close to The Gladiator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Gladiator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bowman slips a nice elbow through The Gladiator's hands, connecting with The Gladiator's forehead.
The Gladiator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Gladiator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bowman drops an elbow to the side of The Gladiator's head. #T1#
Bowman working over The Gladiator with some ground and pound. The Gladiator looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman controlling the action here.
Bowman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman slips a nice elbow through The Gladiator's hands, connecting with The Gladiator's forehead.
Bowman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bowman lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Gladiator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Gladiator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowman is working away from the top position though.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Gladiator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Bowman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bowman misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Bowman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Gladiator tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bowman is in The Gladiator's guard.#T3#
Bowman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman postures up and lands a big shot to The Gladiator's brow.
Bowman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bowman landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowman works over The Gladiator with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowman lands a couple of digs.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
The Gladiator working a defensive guard but Bowman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bowman grinds an elbow into The Gladiator's temple. #T4#
Bowman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bowman looks up at the clock and then as The Gladiator takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bowman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Bowman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Gladiator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Bowman lands a nice forearm strike.
The Gladiator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bowman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Gladiator some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Bowman decides to stand back up. Bowman steps back and let's The Gladiator get back to his feet.
Maximus The Gladiator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelley Bowman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
The Gladiator gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bowman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelley Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelley Bowman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Levick wants to clinch but Bowman slips to the side
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Levick misses its intended target.
Levick fails with the takedown.
Levick misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bowman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Levick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Levick just manages to avoid it.
Levick moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.#TD2#
Levick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Levick is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levick pulls his head out easily.
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bowman pushes Levick off looking to stand but Levick dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Bowman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bowman working for a triangle but Levick defends it easily.
Levick throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levick passes into side control.
Bowman is looking to regain half guard here but Levick keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowman is letting Levick control him for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Levick tries for a kimura but Bowman is defending well.
Bowman tries to buck Levick off but Levick is having none of it.
Levick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bowman!
Levick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bowman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Levick controlling his opponent.
Levick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bowman wants to hold on but Levick pushes him away.
Levick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowman is looking to escape.
Bowman regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levick is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bowman trying to control but Levick postures up.
Levick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bowman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levick is looking to advance position but Bowman won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Levick dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Levick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bowman tries to bench press Levick off him but Levick keeps the position.
Levick wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his arm.
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levick tries to advance to mount but Bowman denies him.
Bowman tries to bench press Levick off him but Levick keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levick tries to advance to mount but Bowman denies him.
Levick trying to control the action but Bowman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bowman throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB2#
Levick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Levick.
Bowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Levick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Levick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bowman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bowman shrugs it off.
Bowman is looking to get to half guard.
Levick punching from mount but Bowman doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Levick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowman is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Levick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bowman turns into him and now he's in Levick's guard.
Bowman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levick's head.
Levick controls Bowman momentarily but Bowman frees himself.
Bowman working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Bowman distracts Levick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samuel Levick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bowman dives into side control.
Bowman landing strikes.
Bowman scoring with punches and elbows.
Bowman scoring with punches from side control.
Levick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Levick is breathing heavily.
Bowman looks up at the clock and then as Levick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bowman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowman scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Bowman stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Levick manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kelley Bowman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Levick just manages to avoid it.
Levick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Levick.
Levick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowman swivels and escapes.
Bowman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelley Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Levick.#TD#
Bowman shoots in and gets a takedown into Levick's guard.
Bowman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Bowman stands and steps away. Levick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Levick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Levick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levick tries to clinch up.#T1#
Levick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levick somewhat.#TD#
Bowman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Levick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bowman landing a few strikes.
Bowman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowman scoring with punches from side control.
Levick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bowman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Levick down.
#T2#
Bowman scores with punches from side control.
Bowman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bowman landing a few strikes.
Bowman cracks Levick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Bowman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Levick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Levick to see if he's OK.
Bowman working the head with strikes.
Bowman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Levick is trying to escape the position but Bowman is controlling the position.
Bowman lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Levick is letting Bowman control him for a moment.
Levick taking a bit of punishment here - Bowman scoring with strikes.
Levick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bowman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman is working Levick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bowman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bowman scoring with punches from side control.
Levick taking a bit of punishment here - Bowman scoring with strikes.
Bowman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Levick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bowman looks up at the clock and then as Levick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bowman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bowman cracks Levick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bowman scores with punches from side control.
Bowman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Levick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bowman lands an elbow.
Bowman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bowman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bowman gets to mount! Levick was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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!
Bowman lands a big shot there that rocks Levick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelley Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kelley Bowman!
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