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Event:
CMMA 79 Dallas vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Azari throws a looping overhand right but Bowen Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Bowen Jr lands a nice hook to Azari's body. Azari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Azari does it's job there.
Azari throws a lazy right hand but Bowen Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Azari tries to get set, Bowen Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Azari manages to avoid the attempt.
Azari throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowen Jr.
Azari throws the left hand but Bowen Jr avoids the punch easily.
Bowen Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azari throws out the jab.
Azari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azari throws a sloppy body shot
and Bowen Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Azari throws the left hand but Bowen Jr avoids the punch easily.
Azari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowen Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Azari.
Azari throws a hook but Bowen Jr blocks it.
Bowen Jr drops his hands momentarily and Azari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azari moves away from the strike by Bowen Jr.
Azari takes a swing at Bowen Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vahid Azari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bowen Jr misses the shot to the body.
Azari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowen Jr.
Azari scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Bowen Jr is rocked!
Azari throws a shot from downtown. Bowen Jr moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Bowen Jr clinches up with Azari and pushes him back against the cage.
Bowen Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Azari tries a body shot but Bowen Jr blocks it.
Bowen Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Azari working aggressively here.
Azari swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowen Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowen Jr stalling against the cage.
Bowen Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Azari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowen Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Azari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowen Jr's elbow.
Azari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azari lands a left hand.
Azari struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowen Jr controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Bowen Jr stalling against the cage.
Bowen Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Azari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Azari scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowen Jr taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bowen Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bowen Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Azari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bowen Jr blocks an uppercut.
Azari misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowen Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Azari.
Bowen Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bowen Jr blocking some punches.
Azari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Azari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowen Jr prevents a body shot from Azari.
Bowen Jr blocking some punches.
Azari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowen Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowen Jr blocking some punches.
Azari swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowen Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowen Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bowen Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azari has a couple of punches blocked by Bowen Jr.
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!
Azari keeps control of Bowen Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vahid Azari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Azari misses with an uppercut. Bowen Jr saw that one coming.
Bowen Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azari sprawls and moves away.
Azari misses with a jab to the body
and Bowen Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azari's corner calls for a 1-2. Azari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Azari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azari catches Bowen Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Bowen Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Azari counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bowen Jr! He's just covering up as Azari starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vahid Azari!
After winning the bout, Vahid Azari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowen Jr blocks a jab.
Bowen Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bowen Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowen Jr misses its target.
Bowen Jr misses with a body shot.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Bowen Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowen Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowen Jr counters with a left to the body.
Bowen Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Stevens misses.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowen Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Bowen Jr moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowen Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Bowen Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens lands a jab-cross combination.
Bowen Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Bowen Jr is rocked!
Chris Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bowen Jr. Bowen Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Bowen Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowen Jr goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Stevens scores with a hook to the body. Bowen Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowen Jr moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Bowen Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowen Jr tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowen Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bowen Jr walks into a left hand.
Stevens lands with a good body shot.
Stevens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bowen Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bowen Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Bowen Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Bowen Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Bowen Jr.#T3#
Bowen Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevens swings for the body but Bowen Jr moves out of range.
Bowen Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bowen Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens cracks Bowen Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen Jr falls backwards against the cage. Stevens follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen Jr to his knees. Stevens keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stevens!
Chris Stevens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Kouyialis misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kouyialis.
Bowen Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kouyialis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kouyialis misses with a wild body shot.
Bowen Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Kouyialis.
Kouyialis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Kouyialis there.#CL#
Bowen Jr instigates a clinch.
Kouyialis tries to work over Bowen Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouyialis is trying to force a seperation but Bowen Jr has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kouyialis.
Kouyialis tests Bowen Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kouyialis scores with a decent looking hook.
Kouyialis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loukas Kouyialis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kouyialis misses with a two punch combination.
Kouyialis takes a swing at Bowen Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kouyialis lands with a nice body punch.
Bowen Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kouyialis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kouyialis misses with a body punch
and Bowen Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Kouyialis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bowen Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kouyialis lands a right hook to the body.
Bowen Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kouyialis lands a really nice looking cross but Bowen Jr seems unphased.
#ROC2#Bowen Jr is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kouyialis defending well as Bowen Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bowen Jr takes one on the button.
Oh Bowen Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kouyialis cracks Bowen Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen Jr falls backwards against the cage. Kouyialis follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen Jr to his knees. Kouyialis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loukas Kouyialis!
During a confident post fight interview, Loukas Kouyialis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 54 Ivanov vs Hanski
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bowen Jr.#CL2#
Bowen Jr moves into the clinch.
Roughan is trying to break the clinch but Bowen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Roughan fails to pull guard.
Bowen Jr stalling.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Bowen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr is leaning against Roughan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Bowen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Roughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roughan is working for takedown but Bowen Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD#
Roughan jumps guard and drags Bowen Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roughan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bowen Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Roughan's legs - danger averted.
Bowen Jr is looking to stand up but Roughan won't let him.
Roughan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowen Jr defends well.#SUB#
Bowen Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Roughan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowen Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roughan is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Bowen Jr stands and steps away. Roughan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roughan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowen Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Roughan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bowen Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowen Jr is looking to stand up but Roughan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Roughan content to stall in guard here.
Bowen Jr keeping moving, preventing Roughan from controlling successfully.
Bowen Jr wants to stand up but Roughan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughan looking to sit in guard and control but Bowen Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bowen Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Roughan's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bowen Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowen Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Roughan's legs - danger averted.#T4##SU2#
Bowen Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roughan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowen Jr.
Roughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Roughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Bowen Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roughan is trying to pull guard but Bowen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Bowen Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roughan blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Roughan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bowen Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Bowen Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Roughan should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Bowen Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Roughan goes for a takedown attempt but Bowen Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roughan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bowen Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowen Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Roughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roughan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowen Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Bowen Jr closes the distance and pushes Roughan back into the cage.
Roughan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roughan tries to pull guard but Bowen Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Roughan drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bowen Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roughan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bowen Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Roughan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bowen Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Bowen Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bowen Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bowen Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roughan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roughan is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bowen Jr just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Roughan has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bowen Jr! |
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Event:
CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vernon somewhat.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vernon thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Bowen Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowen Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Vernon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowen Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bowen Jr's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vernon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bowen Jr will feel that in the morning.
Bobby Bowen Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowen Jr takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon tries to clinch but Bowen Jr is having none of it.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowen Jr is just out of range.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vernon.
Vernon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowen Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vernon scrambles back to his feet.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Bowen Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick by Bowen Jr misses #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon not doing much here.
Bowen Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vernon on the ground.
Vernon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowen Jr is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but Bowen Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vernon to get the leverage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vernon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Vernon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vernon prevents Bowen Jr from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Bowen Jr is looking to escape.
Bowen Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowen Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vernon is nestled in close to Bowen Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowen Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen Jr is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowen Jr taking some punishment here, with Vernon in his half guard.
Vernon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Vernon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vernon misses with a body punch
letting Bowen Jr counter with a right hand.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Bowen Jr with an uppercut!
Vernon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowen Jr throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vernon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernon fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen Jr. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowen Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Bobby Bowen Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Bowen Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon is looking to slow Bowen Jr down with leg kicks.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen Jr.
A nice side step and Vernon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Bowen Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon jabs Bowen Jr right on the nose. Bowen Jr blinks but takes it well.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vernon fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowen Jr in the body.
Vernon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Vernon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon controlling the action here. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vernon lands a nice short elbow.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Bowen Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Vernon.
Vernon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowen Jr is looking to escape.
Vernon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vernon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowen Jr wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bowen Jr tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vernon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A head kick misses from Bowen Jr.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowen Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bowen Jr moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Bowen Jr's belly button to the back.
Bowen Jr misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a big counter head kick but Bowen Jr avoids it with no problem.
Vernon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Vernon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Vernon lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bowen Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vernon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowen Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowen Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vernon lands with a right hand.
Vernon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowen Jr is able to avoid easily.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Bowen Jr counters with a series of strikes. Vernon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon misses with a takedown attempt - Bowen Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr misses with a head kick.
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Vernon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowen Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen Jr.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Bobby Bowen Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vernon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowen Jr on the side of the head.
Bowen Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowen Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Bowen Jr's body.#T3#
Bowen Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Bowen Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Vernon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vernon works the jab nicely.
Vernon moves to clinch but Bowen Jr breaks away
and Bowen Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Vernon wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bowen Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Issac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowen Jr's waist but Bowen Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vernon off to one side.
Bobby Bowen Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Vernon.
Vernon with the inside leg kick.
Vernon scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Bobby Bowen Jr.
Well Vernon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!
Issac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen Jr slips under a jab.
It seemed like Bowen Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowen Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowen Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Bowen Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowen Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bowen Jr in his tracks.
Mayhem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Bowen Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowen Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowen Jr avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Bowen Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bowen Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayhem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowen Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayhem doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowen Jr jabs Mayhem right on the nose. Mayhem blinks but takes it well.
Bowen Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bowen Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and Bowen Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowen Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowen Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Bowen Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bowen Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Bowen Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem throws a right hand that Bowen Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowen Jr also avoids with ease.#T2#
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayhem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowen Jr at a distance.
Mayhem tries to bum rush Bowen Jr with a series of wild strikes but Bowen Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowen Jr walks into a left hand.
Mayhem connects with a body shot that sends Bowen Jr's belly button to the back.
Donk. Mayhem catches Bowen Jr right on the button with a cross.
Mayhem with a jab.
Bowen Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands with an overhand left.
Bowen Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayhem finish him?#T3#
Mayhem slips under a jab from Bowen Jr.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Mayhem rushes Bowen Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Mayhem pushes Bowen Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Bowen Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayhem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Bowen Jr avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayhem pushes Bowen Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowen Jr controls his hands.
#BC2#
Bowen Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mayhem lands with a right that hurts Bowen Jr. Bowen Jr looks to clinch but Mayhem throws a short knee that drops Bowen Jr. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Marshal Mayhem!
A relieved looking Marshal Mayhem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bowen Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Colton Jones has been cut.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowen Jr slips a straight right by Jones.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowen Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bowen Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowen Jr's head.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bowen Jr counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bowen Jr lands a body shot.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowen Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Bowen Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Bowen Jr lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Bowen Jr waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowen Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowen Jr finish him?
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Bowen Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Bowen Jr ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jones's jaw. Jones's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bowen Jr does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bowen Jr! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 34
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Bowen Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bowen Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses the jab.
Bowen Jr throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Bowen Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowen Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowen Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a straight that turns Jones's legs to rubber! Bowen Jr pushes forward with more strikes and Jones goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bowen Jr! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 27
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen Jr tries to clinch up.
Xue appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xue swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bowen Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Fan Xue has been cut.
Bowen Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities in the buildup to the fight.
Bowen Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Xue to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Xue. Beautiful body shot.
Bowen Jr looks to throw the jab but Xue is out of range.
Bowen Jr ducks under a wild hook from Xue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr looks to throw the jab but Xue is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xue! But no joy.
Bowen Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Xue counters with a big right hand! Oh Bowen Jr is in trouble here! Xue follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fan Xue! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 21
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowen Jr is just out of range.
Bowen Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobby with a body shot.
Bowen Jr swinging wildly here.
Bobby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowen Jr slips a jab from Bobby.
Bobby throws out a loose jab but Bowen Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowen Jr blocks a jab.
Bobby throws a jab when Bowen Jr was well out of range.
Bowen Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bobby blocks it well.
Ricky Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobby throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowen Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowen Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowen Jr jabs Bobby to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Bobby dips to his left and cracks Bowen Jr with an uppercut!
Bobby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobby throws a shot from downtown. Bowen Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bobby misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Bowen Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bobby misses with a looping right.
Bowen Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowen Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowen Jr tests Bobby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bobby misses with a body punch
and Bowen Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bobby misses with a hook
and Bowen Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Bobby is rocked!
Bobby throws an off balance right hand
and Bowen Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Bobby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Bobby. Those never looked like landing.
Bowen Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobby with a body shot.
Bobby switches off momentarily and Bowen Jr cracks him with a monster right hand! Bobby topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bowen Jr dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bowen Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bowen Jr! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 15
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ancient Corpse Desekrator.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator with a poor takedown
and Bowen Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ancient Corpse Desekrator thinking.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowen Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator has his takedown stuffed
and Bowen Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuclear Necro Abhorrence Ancient Corpse Desekrator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen Jr throws the kick towards the body but Ancient Corpse Desekrator avoids it.
Bowen Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator with a poor takedown
and Bowen Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowen Jr scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowen Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Bowen Jr lands a left and a right that send Ancient Corpse Desekrator crashing to the mat, dazed. Bowen Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowen Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Bowen Jr lands a body shot.
Ancient Corpse Desekrator throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bowen Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ancient Corpse Desekrator wants to clinch but Bowen Jr slips to the side
enabling Bowen Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Ancient Corpse Desekrator is rocked!
Bowen Jr drops Ancient Corpse Desekrator with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ancient Corpse Desekrator! Bowen Jr dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bowen Jr! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowen Jr's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bowen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover throws a right hand that misses
letting Bowen Jr counter with a right hand.
Bowen Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoover defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.
Hoover thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Hoover misses.
Hoover slips under a jab from Bowen Jr.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bowen Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowen Jr with a hook.
Bowen Jr throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bowen Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Bowen Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowen Jr takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hoover misses. #T3#
Bowen Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bowen Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter punch.
Bowen Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hoover throws a lazy right hand but Bowen Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowen Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowen Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Hoover has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Hoover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bowen Jr.
Hoover throws a hook but Bowen Jr avoids it easily.
Bowen Jr walks into a straight right hand from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowen Jr misses the target.
Bowen Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover throws a right hand that misses
and Bowen Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Bobby Bowen Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bowen Jr misses with a leg kick.
Bobby Bowen Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hoover misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen Jr. Hoover does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bowen Jr darts in and clinches Hoover up against the cage.
Hoover is trying to break the clinch but Bowen Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr keeps control of Hoover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bowen Jr lands a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr has Hoover pressed against the cage, preventing Hoover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowen Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head. #T1#
Hoover can't break the clinch.
A short right from Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover swings widly with a right hand
and Bowen Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover with a nice cross.
Hoover throws a hook but Bowen Jr blocks it.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoover doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowen Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Bowen Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoover.#T2#
Bowen Jr moves away from the strike by Hoover.
Hoover misses with a looping left.
Bowen Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Bowen Jr digs a good body shot into Hoover's ribs.
Bowen Jr looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
A jab from Hoover misses.
Bowen Jr throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Bowen Jr throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bowen Jr misses the target.
Hoover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowen Jr connects with a single shot there.
Bowen Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Hoover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowen Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bowen Jr.
Bowen Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hoover moves out of range easily.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowen Jr. #T4#
Bowen Jr lands a jab.
Hoover throws a shot from downtown. Bowen Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hoover throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bowen Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Hoover with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bowen Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bowen Jr misses with a hook
enabling Hoover to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowen Jr misses with a left hand
and Hoover counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover throws a looping overhand right but Bowen Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Hoover misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen Jr throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover wants to counter the offense by Bowen Jr and move into the clinch position.
Bowen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover throws out a counter right but Bowen Jr avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowen Jr misses its target.
Bowen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Bowen Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bowen Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowen Jr swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Bowen Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bowen Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bowen Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.
A left lands for Bowen Jr.
Hoover just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoover throws a jab when Bowen Jr was well out of range.
Hoover just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowen Jr.
Bowen Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoover throws out the jab.
A jab from Hoover misses.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowen Jr digs a good hook to Hoover's body.
#T3#
Bowen Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Bowen Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Hoover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowen Jr misses with a left hand
and Hoover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowen Jr connects with a single shot there.
Hoover scores with a jab.
Bowen Jr swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
#T4#
Hoover scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Hoover.
Hoover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Bowen Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bowen Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Bowen Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover looks to land a left hand but Bowen Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Bowen Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowen Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Hoover counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Hoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bowen Jr 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bowen Jr!
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