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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens has chosen Street Fighting Years by Simple Minds as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Owens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and Owens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Owens dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Owens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Douglas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Jab by Douglas.
Owens looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
Douglas misses with a hook
and Owens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Owens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Douglas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens trying to control from half guard but Douglas is working away.
Owens content to control rather than advance.
Michael Owens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Owens.
Douglas with a jab.
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douglas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to maintain the position but Owens is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Owens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Michael Owens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Owens fails with the takedown.
Douglas misses with a double jab
and Owens counters with a good, hard body kick but Douglas shrugs it off.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Douglas.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
Benny Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Owens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douglas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Owens somewhat.
Douglas throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Owens gets a double leg takedown into Douglas's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Owens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Michael Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Douglas throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.
Douglas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Owens moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Douglas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benny Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Douglas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Douglas lands a head shot.
Douglas misses with a left hand
enabling Owens to counter with a crisp jab.
Owens defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Douglas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Douglas, which made it look bad.
Benny Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Owens.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Owens misses.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Owens misses with the combination.
Douglas works over Owens's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Douglas misses the jab.
Owens blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Douglas slips a straight right by Owens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas lands with a slapping head kick.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Douglas lands a jab.
Douglas throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Benny Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Douglas.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a two punch combination.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owens misses with an uppercut.
Owens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owens is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas striking off his back but it's not causing Owens any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Douglas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Douglas misses.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown but Douglas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Douglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Owens.
Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Owens.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Owens counters with a head kick. That will keep Douglas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Douglas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglas defends well and Owens ends up having to push Douglas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owens has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Douglas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a series of strikes. Douglas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
A big left from Douglas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and Owens counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Douglas does it's job there.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Douglas clobbers Owens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Douglas.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
Owens slips a jab from Douglas.
Owens slips a straight right by Douglas.
Douglas clobbers Owens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Douglas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Owens goes for a double leg but Douglas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Douglas continues to drive forward.
Owens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas breaks the clinch.
Owens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Douglas throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch.
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Douglas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Owens jumps guard but Douglas stands there with Owens around his waist. Owens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douglas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Douglas!
A very excited looking Benny Douglas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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