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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Cikatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Owens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Branko Cikatic's chin.
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210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Branko Cikatic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cikatic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Owens misses with a hook. Cikatic ducked under it nicely.
Cikatic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Cikatic tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cikatic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cikatic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cikatic did well to prevent Owens getting side control.
Owens is trying to control. Cikatic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Owens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Owens is thwarting Cikatic's attempts to control the position.
Owens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Owens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cikatic defending well though.
Cikatic missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cikatic missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Cikatic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cikatic tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range.
Wayne Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cikatic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Cikatic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Owens trying to control the action but Cikatic is working from the bottom.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Cikatic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cikatic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cikatic is pulling down on Owens's head to control his posture.
Owens postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cikatic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owens stops Cikatic from standing up.
Cikatic is trying to keep Owens in close.
Cikatic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Owens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cikatic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cikatic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.
Cikatic misses with a body kick.
Cikatic tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cikatic slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Cikatic scores with a one two! Owens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Owens tries for a takedown but Cikatic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cikatic clinches with his opponent.
Cikatic lands a shot to the body.
Cikatic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cikatic breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to clinch up
and Cikatic counters by clinching up.
Cikatic stops a takedown attempt from Owens.
Cikatic is trying to drag Owens to the mat but Owens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Owens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cikatic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cikatic wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Branko Cikatic will probably get the nod.
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.
Owens dives in and grabs Cikatic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cikatic pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens wants to clinch.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Cikatic tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cikatic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cikatic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cikatic clinches up against the cage.
Cikatic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens gets caught flat footed, as Cikatic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cikatic trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cikatic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Owens's guard.
Cikatic stops Owens from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cikatic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cikatic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cikatic fails to land the takedown.
Wayne Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cikatic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cikatic throws a nice head kick!
Owens misses with a head kick.
Cikatic misses with a takedown attempt - Owens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cikatic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cikatic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cikatic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cikatic has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Owens works to full guard.
Cikatic stops Owens from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Cikatic from controlling successfully.
Cikatic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cikatic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cikatic wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Cikatic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cikatic is trying to improve his position.
Cikatic can't do much from the bottom here.
Cikatic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Owens off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cikatic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cikatic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is trying to get back to his feet but Cikatic has full control of the position and if anything, Owens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cikatic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cikatic misses with an elbow to the head.
Cikatic is throwing shots to the body but Owens manages to wriggle free. Cikatic pounces on him again and ends up in Owens's guard.
Cikatic trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Cikatic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Branko Cikatic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cikatic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cikatic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cikatic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cikatic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Owens kicks off Cikatic and gets to his feet.
Wayne Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branko Cikatic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cikatic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cikatic lands in his opponent's guard.
Cikatic wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Cikatic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cikatic 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Cikatic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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