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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Comeau has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Comeau to work.
Comeau lands a shot to the body.
Comeau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Comeau.
Come on Comeau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Comeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comeau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Comeau working aggressively here.
Comeau lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Comeau.
Comeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Comeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owens backwards. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Comeau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Comeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Comeau.
Comeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Comeau lands a shot to the body.
Comeau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Comeau stalling in the clinch.
Owens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Comeau as the two fighters clinch.
Comeau lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Comeau.
A shot in the inside from Comeau.
Comeau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Owens up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Comeau.
#T2#
Comeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
Comeau slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Comeau just leaning against Owens, taking a breather.
Comeau receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good body shot from Comeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Comeau.
Comeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Owenss head.
Comeau lands a left hand.
Comeau works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
Comeau stalling against the cage.
A short left from Comeau.
Comeau's coach down at Fit-Out was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Comeau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Comeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Comeau.
Comeau scores with a shot to the side of Owens's head.
Comeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Comeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Comeau lands a nice uppercut.
Comeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Comeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Comeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Comeau.
Comeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Comeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Comeau.
Comeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Comeau pushes Owens against the cage. Comeau is working some dirty boxing. Comeau pushes off with a quick right hook! Owens goes down! Owens tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Comeau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Comeau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Owens misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Owens.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Owens manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Owens pulls Gonzalez into guard.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Owens isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Owens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Owens prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Gonzalez has an active guard here but Owens has managed to pass into half guard.
Owens is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Owens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Owens controlling the action here.
Owens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Owens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Owens sits in half guard.
Owens lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gonzalez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Owens jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Owens!
Kevin Owens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Owens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wright wants to control but Owens postures up.
Wright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Owens scoring with punches from side control.
Wright defending against the ground and pound.
Owens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wright down.
Wright is trying to control Owens's posture but Owens avoids it.
Owens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
Owens with the ground and pound but Wright regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Owens throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Owens is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright is trying to control but can't.
Owens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens controlling the action here.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owens drops an elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Owens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Owens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Owens scoring with strikes but Wright is staying in there. #ROC#
Wright is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
Owens postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wright is out cold - huge knockout for Owens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Owens!
Kevin Owens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Alex Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Owens.
Fraser shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Owens takes the fight into the clinch.
Fraser is trying to pull guard but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Owens to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fraser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fraser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser tries to counter with a takedown but Owens is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Fraser is trying to pull guard but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
Fraser stalling in the clinch.
Fraser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owens after a bit of a struggle.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Fraser counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Owens has picked Fraser up - he's going for a ride! Owens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Fraser manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fraser lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Owens dives in and scores a takedown into Fraser's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fraser manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fraser is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Fraser misses.
Fraser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Fraser circles away.
Owens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fraser counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fraser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fraser is trying to force a seperation but Owens has the dominant position.
Owens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Fraser tries to pull guard but Owens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Owens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Owens is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fraser has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owens looks winded!
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Fraser circles away.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Fraser shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
As Owens looks to move away, Fraser throws a big counter combo but Owens just gets out of the way.
Fraser moves out of range of the strikes.
Fraser throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Owens swings for the body but Fraser moves out of range.
It looked like Fraser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Fraser changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fraser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Owens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fraser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Owens felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens is trying to control Fraser's posture but Fraser avoids it.
Fraser prevents Owens from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Fraser will probably get the nod.
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#
Fraser looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Owens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owens has Fraser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fraser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fraser is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Fraser.
Fraser has Owens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Owens has managed to clinch.
Owens is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fraser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fraser is keeping busy.
Fraser is looking to take this one to the mat.
Owens is trying to stall.
Fraser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown but Owens shows good takedown defense.
Fraser circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fraser counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Owens has managed to clinch.
Fraser is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Owens prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fraser clinches up against the cage.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fraser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fraser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fraser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fraser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fraser can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Owens wants to clinch.
Fraser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Fraser moves out of range easily.
Fraser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fraser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fraser enables Owens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fraser manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Fraser has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Owens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fraser jumps guard and drags Owens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Fraser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES#
Fraser manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Owens leaves Fraser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Owens looks to land a combination but Fraser avoids it well. #CL#
Fraser moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Owens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fraser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fraser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens throws a body kick that misses.
Fraser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fraser shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Fraser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owens defends well and Fraser ends up having to push Owens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Fraser rushes Owens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Owens breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Owens tries to clinch but Fraser is having none of it.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fraser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Fraser wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Chris Fraser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraser shoots and misses
and Owens counters with a two punch combo.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kevin Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fraser pinned against the cage. Fraser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fraser misses the target.#CL#
Fraser closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.#T2#
Fraser tries to pull guard but Owens won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fraser as Owens tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Owens forces Fraser back against the cage and clinches.
Fraser lands with a right to the head.
Owens jumps guard but Fraser turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fraser manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fraser is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Owens trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom. #T3#
Owens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Fraser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Owens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fraser has passed into half guard!
Fraser stops Owens from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Owens wants to get back to full guard.
Owens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fraser. #SUB#
Fraser seems to be looking for submissions.
Owens is in trouble now - Fraser has advanced to mount!
Chris Fraser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens is squirming around, avoiding Fraser's attempts to control the action.
Fraser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Fraser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fraser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fraser!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kevin Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Machado is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Owens presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Machado pulls Owens into guard.
Owens is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Machado keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens postures up.
#T1#
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Owens throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Machado trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Owens tries to get out of the position.
Owens throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Owens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Machado advances to half guard. #T2#
Machado stalling.
Machado passes to side control.
Owens is trying to work for a sweep but Machado has mounted him!#SUB2#
Machado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Owens has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Owens tries to hold on but Machado postures up.#T3#
Machado controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Machado has hold of Owens's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Owens manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Machado controlling his opponent.
Machado is looking to work his way around to Owens's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SU2#
Machado gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Owens tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owens tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kevin Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Owens bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Owens tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Machado leaves Owens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Owens!
Marcio Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens is just holding on here. Machado manages to take his back.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Owens is trying to defend against the choke here but Machado has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Machado Tightens the hold and Owens taps out furiously! Machado displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcio Machado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ayala tries for a takedown but Owens circles away easily
and Ayala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Miquel Ayala has been cut.#CL2#
Owens gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Ayala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Owens looking to score a takedown here. Ayala is defending well but Owens drives through and ends up in Ayala's guard.
Ayala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ayala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ayala is trying to control the position but Owens postures up. #T1#
Owens preventing the sweep.
Ayala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ayala is looking to work some ground and pound but Owens has wrist control.
Owens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ayala.
Ayala trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Owens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ayala has passed into half guard!
Ayala lands strikes from half guard.
Owens pushes Ayala off looking to stand but Ayala dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Ayala seems to be working for a kimura but Owens defends the submission attempt.
Owens looks winded!#T2#
Ayala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working.
Owens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ayala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owens punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ayala is looking for a kimura but Owens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ayala to get the leverage.
Ayala 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.#SUB#
Ayala wants to work for an arm triangle but Owens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU#
Ayala decides to return to a standing position.
Owens throws a series of punches but Ayala avoids them all with ease. #T3##TD2#
Owens scores with a takedown into Ayala's guard.#SUB#
Ayala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ayala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ayala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ayala managing to control the position.
Owens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ayala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Owens is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ayala is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ayala with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Owens wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Ayala stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ayala gets caught flat footed, as Owens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ayala looking to control.
Ayala wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens prevents Ayala from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miquel Ayala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miquel Ayala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ayala misses with a takedown attempt
and Owens counters with a left to the body.
Ayala avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens tries to land a leg kick but Ayala saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Owens has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Owens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ayala desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Owens stops Ayala from getting back to his feet.
Owens is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throwing shots but Ayala is blocking nicely.
Owens prevents Ayala from standing back up.
Owens wants to pass to mount but Ayala is defending the position.
Ayala trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Owens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ayala trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayala is doing well to control the position and prevent Owens from advancing to side control.
Ayala moves into full guard.
Ayala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Owens keeping moving, preventing Ayala from controlling successfully.
Ayala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ayala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ayala has managed to get both his arms back between Owens's legs - danger averted.#T2##SU#
Ayala stands and steps away. Owens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ayala shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Ayala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ayala moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ayala pulls Owens into guard.
Ayala 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.
Owens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miquel Ayala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ayala keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
Owens wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Ayala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ayala pulls Owens in to control the position. #ES#
Ayala is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ayalas head. #T4#
Ayala wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miquel Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayala tries to pull guard but Owens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Owens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ayala.
A right hand to the body from Owens.
#TD2#
Owens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Owens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ayala wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ayala 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.
Owens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ayala's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miquel Ayala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Ayala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Owens moves into range and clinches up with Ayala.
Ayala keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ayala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Owens is defending well.#TD2#
Owens wants the takedown. Ayala is fighting it off but Owens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ayala's guard against the cage.
Ayala has his hands on Owens's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Owens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens cracks Ayala with a solid left hand.
Ayala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ayala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Owens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ayala trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens wants to control the position but Ayala says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ayala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though. #SU#
Ayala decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Ayala shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Ayala shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miquel Ayala. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
Ayala wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ayala tries to clinch up.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ayala moves into the clinch.
Ayala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owens prevents it.
Ayala tries to pull guard but Owens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Owens just leaning against Ayala, taking a breather. #TD#
Ayala pulls guard effortlessly.
Owens lands a couple of elbows.
Ayala looking to control.
Owens postures up and lands a big shot to Ayala's brow.
Ayala wants to get back to his feet but Owens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Owens 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.
Owens stands up over Ayala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ayala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Ayala is trying to keep Owens in close.
Ayala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
Owens distracts Ayala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ayala controls Owens momentarily but Owens frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Owens 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Owens!
Kevin Owens was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desjardins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Desjardins does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Desjardins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage.
Desjardins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Desjardins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desjardins throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Desjardins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens wants to counter with a clinch but Desjardins pushes him away.
Owens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desjardins counters with a three punch combo that has Owens backing up. Owens nods at Desjardins to acknowledge the strikes.
Desjardins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Owens drives through and clinches with Desjardins against the cage.
Owens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Desjardins.
Desjardins connects with a knee 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!#BC#
Desjardins breaks the clinch.
Owens misses with a double jab.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Owens.
Desjardins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Desjardins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Desjardins pushes Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Desjardins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desjardins is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Desjardins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desjardins shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
Owens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Christophe Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Desjardins is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Desjardins circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens wants to land a leg kick but Desjardins is out of range.
Desjardins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Desjardins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A head kick misses from Owens.
Kevin Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Desjardins rushes Owens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Desjardins.
Desjardins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Owens has Desjardins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Owens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Desjardins tumbling to the mat - Owens dives into Desjardins's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desjardins working a defensive guard here.
Owens forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Desjardins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Owens has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Desjardins works to full guard.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens lands a couple of digs.#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.
Desjardins pulls Owens in close to prevent any damage.
Desjardins looking for a sweep. Not yet Desjardins, not yet. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Owens wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Owens being controlled here momentarily.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Christophe Desjardins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Desjardins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Owens is looking to clinch but Desjardins is avoiding it.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Desjardins.
#CL2#
Owens moves into range and clinches up with Desjardins.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Desjardins has him pressed against the cage.
Desjardins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desjardins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens goes for a takedown attempt but Desjardins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Desjardins has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC#
Desjardins breaks from the clinch.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desjardins defends well and Owens ends up having to push Desjardins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jean Christophe Desjardins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owens.
Owens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Christophe Desjardins has been cut.
Desjardins tries to clinch up.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owens wants it to stay on the feet.
Desjardins blocks the body kick.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Desjardins shows good takedown defense.
Desjardins shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desjardins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Owens looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but Owens just gets out of the way.#T2#
Desjardins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Desjardins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desjardins breaks from the clinch.
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!
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desjardins scores with a three punch combo!
Owens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Desjardins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desjardins backing away here, and Owens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Desjardins misses with a double jab
and Owens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Desjardins goes for a double leg but Owens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owens continues to drive forward.
Desjardins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Desjardins is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Desjardins circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desjardins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Owens up against the cage.#BC#
Desjardins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Owens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Desjardins kicks off Owens and gets to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Owens forces Desjardins back against the cage and clinches.
Desjardins is trying to pull guard but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
Owens looking for a takedown. #TD#
Desjardins jumps guard.
Desjardins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Owens wants to stand and escape but Desjardins is having none of it.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Christophe Desjardins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Christophe Desjardins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Desjardins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Owens.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Desjardins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jean Christophe Desjardins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desjardins stuffs the takedown.
Jean Christophe Desjardins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owens.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desjardins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owens defends well and Desjardins ends up having to push Owens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Desjardins circles away.
#CL#
Desjardins closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desjardins has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens wants to stall.
#T1#
Desjardins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desjardins can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Desjardins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Owens is defending well.
Desjardins tries to pull guard but Owens holds him up against the cage and eventually Desjardins drops back down to his feet.
Desjardins gets underhooks to prevent Owens's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Desjardins breaks from the clinch.
Desjardins shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Desjardins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens wants to clinch up but Desjardins keeps it at a distance.
Desjardins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##TD2#
Owens looking to score a takedown here. Desjardins is defending well but Owens drives through and ends up in Desjardins's guard.#ES#
Desjardins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Owens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Desjardins can't break the clinch.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Desjardins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Owens misses with a knee to the head.
Owens has Desjardins pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens is trying to break free.
Desjardins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Desjardins fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Desjardins breaks the clinch.
Desjardins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Desjardins persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens tries for a takedown but Desjardins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Desjardins doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Desjardins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owens with a nice cross.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Desjardins scores with a head kick. Owens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens jumps guard but Desjardins stands there with Owens around his waist. Owens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Owens jumps guard but Desjardins stands there with Owens around his waist. Owens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Desjardins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Desjardins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Desjardins pulls guard effortlessly.
Jean Christophe Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desjardins's head.
Kevin Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Christophe Desjardins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Christophe Desjardins.
Well Desjardins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Christophe Desjardins!
In his post fight interview, Jean Christophe Desjardins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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