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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Clowsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Havenless by Enslaved. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowan Clowsley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clowsley circles away.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Clowsley avoids them all with ease.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clowsley but Clowsley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clowsley swinging wildly here.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clowsley swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clowsley swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Clowsley lands with a kick to the temple. Hansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gunner Hansen has been cut.
Hansen closes the distance and clinches up with Clowsley, looking for a takedown. Hansen pushes Clowsley against the cage but Clowsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rowan Clowsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowsley misses with a combination
and Hansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clowsley's guard.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Clowsley is keeping the position.
Hansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clowsley wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.
Clowsley has his feet on Hansen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Clowsley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clowsley motions for Hansen to come forward. Clowsley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Clowsley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Clowsley slaps away a takedown attempt from Hansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clowsley looks to land a combination. Hansen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clowsley throws a head kick but Hansen moves out of range.
Clowsley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Clowsley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Clowsley does no damage.
A punch combination from Clowsley misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley misses with a double jab.
Hansen rushes Clowsley and presses him up against the cage.
Hansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clowsley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen looking for a takedown.
Hansen keeps control of Clowsley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clowsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clowsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clowsley is looking to chop away at Hansen's legs.
Hansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clowsley throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily.
Clowsley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clowsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clowsley swinging wildly here.
Hansen blocks the body kick.
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clowsley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
Clowsley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clowsley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clowsley avoids it really well and circles away.
Clowsley misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Clowsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Hansen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Clowsley.
Clowsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clowsley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
Clowsley throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Hansen avoids the head kick by Clowsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clowsley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clowsley.
Clowsley with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt - Clowsley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clowsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansen.
Clowsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clowsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clowsley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clowsley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hansen.
Some wild striking there from Clowsley.
Hansen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clowsley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clowsley, right into the meat.
Hansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clowsley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hansen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clowsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen looks for a takedown but Clowsley sprawls well.
Clowsley scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Clowsley.
Clowsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clowsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clowsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rowan Clowsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clowsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Hansen should have avoided that one.
Clowsley cracks the inside of Hansen's front leg.
No joy there for Clowsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen misses with a leg kick
and Clowsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rowan Clowsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clowsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clowsley throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen shoots and misses
and Clowsley counters with a nice leg kick.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clowsley counters with a thumping low kick.
Clowsley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clowsley, right into the meat.
Clowsley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clowsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clowsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Clowsley.
Hansen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Clowsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner Hansen's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clowsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clowsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clowsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hansen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clowsley counters with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Clowsley.
Clowsley throws a chopping leg kick but Hansen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Clowsley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clowsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clowsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clowsley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hansen fails with the takedown
and Clowsley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clowsley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hansen's calf.
Clowsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clowsley throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Hansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clowsley sprawls well initially but Hansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley is trying to stand up here but Hansen is controlling him well.
Hansen thows a huge punch but Clowsley dodges it nicely.
Hansen works his way into side control.
Clowsley sneaks out the side door and pushes Hansen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Clowsley counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Clowsley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hansen doesn't seem bothered though.
Clowsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clowsley misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen has his takedown stuffed
and Clowsley counters with a series of strikes. Hansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunner Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clowsley with a jab.
Rowan Clowsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clowsley lands a head kick!
Gunner Hansen's cut is getting worse.
Clowsley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rowan Clowsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clowsley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Clowsley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clowsley, right into the meat.
Clowsley feints and then cracks Hansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansen down.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clowsley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clowsley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clowsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Clowsley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Clowsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clowsley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Clowsley!
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