PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Northview
vs
Owens

182 cm
23
179 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

188 cm
26
173 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Northview showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Northview misses with a combination

and Owens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Owens slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Northview.
Northview keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owens is trying to control. Northview wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Northview pushes Owens off looking to stand but Owens dives back in and keeps control.
Northview landing a few short strikes.
Owens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Owens not doing much here.
Northview is trying to stand.
Well, if Owens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gunnar Owens.
Northview misses with a combination
and Owens counters with a left and a right that stings Northview.
Nice sprawl there from Northview as Owens shoots in.

Owens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Owens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Northview is trying to stand back up but Owens is controlling him
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Northview does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Northview is trying to stand back up but Owens is controlling him
Northview is breathing heavily.
Northview misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Owens is working for a kimura but Northview is defending it quite comfortably.
Owens works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northview is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Owens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Owens trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Owens is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Owens clinches up against the cage.
Northview is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Northview tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.
Northview is trying to break free.
Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Northview walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Northview stumbling back into the cage.
Northview takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Northview gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Owens to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Northview has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Owens passes into half guard.
Owens working Northview over with strikes.
Northview tries to kick Owens off but Owens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Owens not doing much here.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Owens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Northview flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Owens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Northview has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Northview is in all sorts of trouble here.
Northview is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Owens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Northview that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Owens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Owens looking to control but Northview is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northview is working to get back to half guard.
Northview is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Northview is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Owens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss

and Owens counters with a single leg into guard. Northview didn't expect that.
Northview looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northview keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Northview working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
Owens is standing up over Northview. Northview looks to escape but Owens dives into side control.
Owens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Owens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Northview, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Northview's face as Owens controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northview gets back to half guard.
Owens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Northview does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Owens passes to full mount!
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Northview is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Northview tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.
Northview is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
Northview gets back to half guard.
Owens trying to control the pace.
Northview misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Northview is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Owens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunnar Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is controlling the pace.
Owens is trying to control the action in half guard but Northview is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gunnar Owens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Northview throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a head kick. That will keep Northview thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Northview misses with a combination

and Owens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northview is looking to escape.
Owens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Northview manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Owens stands up and waves to Northview to follow him.

Northview shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview avoids the attempt from Owens to control.
Owens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Northview can't keep his opponent in guard - Owens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Owens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Northview is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Northview defending well though.
Owens stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gunnar Owens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Northview swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Owens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Northview won't be happy with that.
Northview is looking for a sweep.
Northview is not content to let Owens control the position.

Owens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Owens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens trying to control the position but Northview is working away.
Northview is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Northview's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Northview tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Owens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens passes to full mount!
Owens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Owens content just to control the position here.
Owens throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Owens trying to control but Northview is having none of it.

Owens stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Northview sprawls well.
Northview slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Northview misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens shoots in but Northview avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byron Northview has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Owens.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Northview circles away.
Northview falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northview takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Northview tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Northview manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Northview throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owens.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Owens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Northview swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northview throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Owens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Owens forces his way into half guard.
Owens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens works his way into side control.

Owens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Northview knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Northview is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens trying to control the action but Northview is working from the bottom.
Northview tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.
Byron Northview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Northview is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Northview wants to get back to his feet but Owens is dominant here and he's now got Northview's back!
Northview is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Owens lands strikes to the head.
Gunnar Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owens really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Northview.
Owens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Owens has got one arm under Northview's chin. This could be trouble... Northview trying to control the other hand but Owens gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Northview has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunnar Owens!