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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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25
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderstrom throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Owens lands with a nice combination. Soderstrom backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rasmus Soderstrom has been cut.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderstrom blocks the body kick.
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soderstrom tries to land a front kick but Owens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Soderstrom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Owens's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Soderstrom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom has managed to clinch.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Owens's ribcage.
Owens is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soderstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Owens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Soderstrom.
A low kick from Owens misses
letting Soderstrom counter with a right hand.
Owens throws a leg kick
and Soderstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Owens misses
and Soderstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owens can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a right and a left that Soderstrom avoids nicely.
Soderstrom dodges the punch combination from Owens.
A head kick from Soderstrom lands but Owens takes it in his stride.
Soderstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Owens misses with a leg kick
and Soderstrom moves into the clinch.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Owens in his tracks for a moment.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throws a body kick the misses
and Soderstrom counters with a nice body kick.
Soderstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Soderstrom counters by clinching up.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Soderstrom, against the cage.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Owens avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens is trying to break free.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Owens breaks the clinch.
Troy Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens throws a combination. Soderstrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soderstrom on the side of the head.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Soderstrom moved away.
Owens misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Owens.
Owens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Owens misses
and Soderstrom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Owens really felt that one!
Owens misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soderstrom lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Owens misses
and Soderstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Soderstrom counters with a head kick. That will keep Owens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Owens throws a sloppy head kick
and Soderstrom counters with a head kick.
Soderstrom moves into the clinch.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Owens throws a combination that misses
and Soderstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Soderstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soderstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Owens's ribcage.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owens throws a right and a left that Soderstrom avoids nicely.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soderstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderstrom catches Owens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderstrom lands with a slapping head kick.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Owens tries to circle away but Soderstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soderstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens is trying to break free.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soderstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Owens tries to break free but Soderstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Soderstrom has the dominant position.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Rasmus Soderstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom keeps control of Owens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Troy Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Soderstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soderstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Soderstrom!
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