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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartnell throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease.
Hartnell throws out a powerful jab.
Owen connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Norman Hartnell has been cut.
A combination from Owen does no damage.
Hartnell connects with a jab.
Hartnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Hartnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Owen has Hartnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hartnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartnell tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
Hartnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen misses with a combination
and Hartnell counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owen.
Hartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Hartnell.
Owen misses with a looping right.
Owen cracks Hartnell with a good jab.
Owen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartnell but Hartnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartnell jabs Owen right on the nose. Owen blinks but takes it well.
Hartnell lands with a shot to the body.
Owen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hartnell trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartnell wants to stand and escape but Owen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owen being controlled here momentarily.
Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Owen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hartnell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Owen throws an elbow but Hartnell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Owen wants to control but Hartnell is keeping him busy.
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartnell, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Owen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hartnell can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartnell parries the strikes from Owen easily there. Owen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hartnell to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen working the strikes but Hartnell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Owen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Owen is trying to control. Hartnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hartnell is pressing down on Owen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen throws a strike but Hartnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hartnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartnell stops Owen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Owen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Hartnell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Owen misses.
Owen has his takedown stuffed
and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartnell blocks a head kick by Owen.
A jab from Owen misses.
A left lands for Hartnell.
Hartnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Owen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Owen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hartnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen throws out a loose jab but Hartnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owen looks to land a left hand but Hartnell moved out of range nicely.
Hartnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hartnell looks to land a combination but Owen avoids it well.
Norman Hartnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owen misses with a right hand
and Hartnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owen.
Owen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Owen misses with a hook. Hartnell ducked under it nicely.
Owen misses with a right hand
and Hartnell counters with a straight right hand.
Owen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horrible takedown by Owen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartnell which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guy Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Owen misses with a looping left.
Hartnell connects with a body shot.
Owen misses with a right hand
and Hartnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owen throws a right hand that misses
and Hartnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Owen takes one on the button.
Norman Hartnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hartnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Owen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartnell goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Hartnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartnell scores with a nice right hand.
Owen misses with a left hand
and Hartnell counters with a three punch combo that has Owen backing up. Owen nods at Hartnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Hartnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owen is rocked!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartnell.
Oh Owen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Hartnell does no damage.
Owen misses with an uppercut. Hartnell saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen misses with a left hand
and Hartnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Owen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Owen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Owen misses with a shot to the body
and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Owen scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooh!!! Hartnell has knocked Owen down with a huge combo! Hartnell steps away and waves a wobbly Owen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hartnell counters with a big right hand! Oh Owen is in trouble here! Hartnell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Hartnell!
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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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