PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Armitage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armitage comes to the cage accompanied by Palmas n Raven - Black Edition Anthem (Original Club Mix). Owens has chosen Disturbed- Inside the Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Armitage
vs
Owens

185 cm
21
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Crippler's Corner
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Armitage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Owens!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens dodges the punch combination from Armitage.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Armitage on that attempt.
Owens wants to clinch up but Armitage keeps it at a distance.
Armitage shoots in but no luck this time.
Armitage shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Armitage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens fakes the leg kick and cracks Armitage in the body.
Owens tries to land a front kick but Armitage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Armitage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Owens as Armitage shoots in.
Armitage is breathing heavily.
Armitage fails with the takedown.
Owens tries to bum rush Armitage with a series of wild strikes but Armitage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Owens.

Armitage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens is trying to stand.
Owens wants to control but Armitage is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Owens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armitage is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armitage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Owens is in trouble now - Armitage has advanced to mount!
Owens is trying to escape the mount.
Armitage looking to finish Owens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Owens!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Owens is squirming around, avoiding Armitage's attempts to control the action.
Owens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Armitage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Owens can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
Armitage trying to control but Owens is having none of it.
Armitage thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is in a horrible position here. Armitage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Owens is desperately trying to improve his position but Armitage has a good base and remains in mount.
Owens wants to hold on but Armitage pushes him away.
Owens tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Armitage is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Owens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Owens!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armitage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armitage managing to control the position.

Owens gets to his feet. Armitage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Owens looks for the body kick but Armitage saw that one coming.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armitage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Armitage persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
Armitage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Armitage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armitage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Owens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armitage doesn't seem bothered though.
Owens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Armitage gets the takedown into side control.
Armitage controlling from side mount.

Armitage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!

Armitage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armitage wants to pass to mount but Owens is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armitage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Owens has hold of Armitage's hands but Armitage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armitage is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Owens looking for submissions off his back.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens is trying to escape back to his feet but Armitage uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armitage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Armitage controlling the position from side mount.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Armitage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Owens!
Armitage looking to finish Owens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Owens!

Armitage working for a submission but Owens is keeping him at bay.
Armitage punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armitage looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armitage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Owens tries to lock up and control but Armitage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armitage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Owens's face.
Armitage wants to control the pace but Owens is squirming around nicely.
Armitage controlling his opponent.
Armitage is landing with some decent strikes but Owens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Owens is squirming around, avoiding Armitage's attempts to control the action.
Armitage avoids the attempt from Owens to control.
Armitage lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armitage controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Armitage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Armitage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armitage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owens tries to avoid it but Armitage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owens to the ground. Owens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Armitage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armitage misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Armitage on that attempt.
Owens lands a jab to Armitage's midsection.
Owens misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Owens.
Armitage shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Owens throws a nice inside leg kick.

Armitage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Armitage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working.
Armitage winds up and cracks Owens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens trying to control here.
Armitage trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens is looking to improve his position.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Armitage is working for a kimura but Owens is defending it quite comfortably.
Owens pushes Armitage off looking to stand but Armitage dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Owens.

Armitage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens is staying active underneath Armitage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armitage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Owens is trying to stand back up but Armitage is controlling him

Armitage is looking for a kimura here.
Armitage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is not content to let Armitage control the position.
Armitage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head.
Owens trying to hold on to Armitage's head to control him but Armitage postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Owens stuffs the takedown attempt from Armitage. Armitage gets slowly back to his feet.
Armitage shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Armitage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armitage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Armitage is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Owens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Armitage fails with the takedown.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armitage misses with a takedown attempt - Owens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roman Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armitage misses with a wild body shot.
Armitage shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Armitage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens wants to slow Armitage down by chopping away at his legs.
Owens tries to land a front kick but Armitage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Armitage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armitage avoids a kick to the body.
Armitage misses with a body shot.

Armitage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Owens!
Armitage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Owens.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Owens!