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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with Bon Jovi - It's my life blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupree Owens!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage throws a head kick that half lands.
Owens blocks a head kick by Savage.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Owens is looking to improve his position.
Savage prevents Owens from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Owens is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying to stand up here but Savage is controlling him well.
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Owens is trying to stand up here but Savage is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage is looking to advance position but Owens won't allow it.
Savage prevents Owens from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
Owens is trying to stand back up but Savage is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Savage dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Savage throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dupree Owens has been cut.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens 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.
It looks like Jackson Savage has been cut.
Owens scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Owens.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Owens swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens throws a body kick that misses.
Owens throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Owens shoots in.
Owens scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Savage moves away from the strike by Owens.
A head kick by Savage misses
and Owens counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.
Owens wants to clinch
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Owens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owens manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Owens's guard.
Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage won't allow Owens to get back to his feet.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Owens is not content to let Savage control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owens is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Owens is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dupree Owens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Savage scores with a takedown into Owens's guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Savage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Owens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Owens has escaped and now he's on top!
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage 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.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Jackson Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savage trying to control the position.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage has a closed guard, preventing Owens from standing up.
Savage is controlling Owens's posture.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens is fighting to break Savage's control of his arms but Savage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Owens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Owens is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savage 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Savage!
Jackson Savage spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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