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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard O Brien (ranked 4178 p4p, 4182 weight class) and Kelly Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Forcefield blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelly Owens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
Richard O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Owens tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by O Brien.
O Brien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Owens momentarily.
O Brien connects with a single shot there.
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
O Brien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Brien slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Owens.
Owens throws a right and a left that O Brien avoids nicely.
O Brien is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
Owens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Brien napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Brien has escaped the position, nice work there.
Owens stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien thuds his right hand into Owens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Owens is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
Owens staying out of range there.
Owens wants to counter with a clinch but O Brien pushes him away.
Owens looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Owens goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
O Brien cracks Owens with a good jab.
O Brien lands a jab to the head.
O Brien stuffs the takedown.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Owens.
Donk. O Brien catches Owens right on the button with a cross.
Owens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Owens ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
Owens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Brien throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Owens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Owens scrambles back to his feet.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Owens defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Owens moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Owens misses with a body kick.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Owens counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard O Brien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from O Brien misses.
Owens should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Owens staying out of range there.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Owens! But no joy.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Owens goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Brien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owens misses with a body shot.
O Brien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens. Owens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Owens with that takedown attempt.
Richard O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Owens.
O Brien throws out a powerful jab.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owens.
Richard O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Owens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien jabs at Owens's body.
Owens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Brien defends well and Owens ends up having to push O Brien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens slips a jab from O Brien.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Owens blocks a jab.
Owens moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Owens moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
O Brien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Donk. O Brien catches Owens right on the button with a cross.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Owens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but O Brien avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Richard O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Brien scores with a nice strike.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Brien misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Owens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard O Brien dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Owens slips under a jab.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien misses with a hook.
O Brien connects with a jab.
Owens misses with a straight right.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Owens dives in and grabs O Brien's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Owens.
Donk. O Brien catches Owens right on the button with a cross.
O Brien blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Horrible takedown attempt by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Owens darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Brien with a jab.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien catches Owens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Owens misses with the combination.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
O Brien lands the left hand.
Richard O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Owens fails with the takedown
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens. Owens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens blocks a jab.
Owens fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Owens's head.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Owens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Owens goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
Owens misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien misses with a hook.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Brien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kelly Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard O Brien!
A very excited looking Richard O Brien 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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