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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 cm
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dupree Owens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Owens with a hook.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonas Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a head kick.
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Owens. Owens maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Owens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jonas Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafsson somewhat.
Dupree Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Owens drives through with a takedown into Gustafsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Owens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens postures up in Gustafsson's guard and throws a big left but Gustafsson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens prevents Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
Owens trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Owens is looking to stand up but Gustafsson won't let him.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Owens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustafsson is proving hard to escape from.
Owens gets to his feet - Gustafsson follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Owens tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owens pinned against the cage. Owens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dupree Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owens counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustafsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Owens has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Owens wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Owens tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson drags him back down.
Owens regains half guard.
Jonas Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Owens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson prevents Owens from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is controlling Gustafsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Owens is trying to stand.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owens is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Owens defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson stops Owens from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Owens is defending it quite comfortably.
Owens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Owens landing rabbit punches to the side of Gustafsson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Owens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Owens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Owens throws a combination that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Gustafsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gustafsson working the head and body with strikes.
Owens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Owens is trying to stand back up but Gustafsson is controlling him
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson prevents Owens from improving his position.
Gustafsson trying to advance position but Owens counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to move into half guard but instead Owens has managed to sweep!
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Owens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Owens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Owens tries to break free but Gustafsson pushes him back against the cage.
Owens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Owens lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Jonas Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Owens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dupree Owens.
I think Owens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dupree Owens!
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energy
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hype
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