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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aubrey Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Le Govic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shawn Le Govic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 cm
24
162 lbs
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167 cm
20
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aubrey Owen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn Le Govic! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Le Govic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owen's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Owen pulls Le Govic in to control the position. Le Govic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Le Govic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Owen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Le Govic tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard. Le Govic being controlled here momentarily. Owen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Govic passes into half guard.
Le Govic throwing shots but Owen is blocking nicely. Owen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Owen pulls Le Govic in close to his closed guard and prevents Le Govic from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Govic wants to get up but he can't break Owen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Owen is pulling down on Le Govic's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Govic, at least for the moment. Le Govic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Owen's guard. Owen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aubrey Owen. Owen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Le Govic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Le Govic looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Owen pulls Le Govic in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Le Govic trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Le Govic avoids the head kick by Owen.
Le Govic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Govic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! Le Govic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Govic working away. Owen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Shawn Le Govic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Le Govic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Le Govic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Owen is breathing heavily. Owen is not content to let Le Govic control the position. Owen trying to control here.
Owen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Owen is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aubrey Owen wasn't doing enough on the ground. Le Govic blocks a head kick by Owen.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Govic.
Le Govic thows a body shot but no joy. Le Govic moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Owen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Govic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Owen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Le Govic dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Owen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Govic.
Le Govic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owen, pushing him back against the cage. Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Owen tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Govic shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Le Govic can't break the clinch.
Le Govic is trying to force a seperation but Owen has the dominant position. Owen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Owen wanted to stand there but Le Govic had control of the position. Le Govic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Govic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Le Govic trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shawn Le Govic was stalling too much, according to the referee. Le Govic throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease. Le Govic feints and as Owen raises his hands in defense, Le Govic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Govic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Le Govic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Le Govic has Owen in his guard. Le Govic is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Owen stands up from guard. Let's bang! Le Govic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owen, pushing him back against the cage. Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le Govic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Le Govic.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Govic drags the fight down to the ground.
Le Govic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Le Govic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owen gets to his feet - Le Govic follows without any prompting. Owen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Govic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Le Govic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Owen manages to get back to half guard. Owen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Le Govic wants to take a breather but Owen is having none of it. Owen is concentrating on defense, preventing Le Govic from advancing position. Shawn Le Govic has got the better of the ground game so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Le Govic is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Le Govic wants to free his trapped foot but Owen is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Le Govic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Owen lands a front kick. Le Govic throws a sloppy head kick and Owen moves out of range easily. Le Govic gets the takedown into side control. Le Govic tries to stand but Owen is controlling his head. Owen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Le Govic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Owen tries to roll over but Le Govic keeps him under control. Le Govic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily. Le Govic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Govic stalling. Le Govic prevents Owen from improving his position. Owen is trying to control but can't.
Owen is looking for a sweep. Le Govic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Owen is holding on to half guard well. Owen trying to control but Le Govic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aubrey Owen wasn't doing enough on the ground. Owen gets caught flat footed, as Le Govic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Le Govic with a flurry of punches that miss. Owen pulls Le Govic in to control the position. Owen wants to sweep but no luck. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Le Govic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Govic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. 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! Le Govic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Govic wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving. Owen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Le Govic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Le Govic tries to stand but Owen is controlling from the bottom. Owen can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Govic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Owen kicks off Le Govic and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Owen shoots in but no luck this time. Le Govic has closed the distance and engaged Owen in a clinch.
Le Govic gets control of Owen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Le Govic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Le Govic is adopting a defensive guard. Owen gets to his feet. Le Govic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Aubrey Owen 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. Owen misses with a body kick. Le Govic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Owen sprawls well initially but Le Govic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Shawn Le Govic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Le Govic 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Le Govic!
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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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