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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: Queen - I Want It All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cowen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Washington - the referee stops the clock and Cowen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Washington. Cowen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cowen thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Cowen loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Cowen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Cowen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Cowen moves out of range easily.
Cowen throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cowen.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington blocks a jab.
Cowen throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Cowen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington lands a nice hook to Cowen's body. Cowen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cowen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Cowen missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cowen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Cowen.
Washington misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Cowen finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Cowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cowen scores with a hook.
Washington clinches.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cowen scores with a nice strike.
Cowen scoring well with a low kick there.
Cowen jabs at Washington's body.
Cowen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
Cowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Cowen cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cowen throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowen scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Leonard Washington's cut even more.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cowen looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowen defends it well.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cowen connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cowen momentarily.
Cowen scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Cowen misses.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Washington tries a low kick but Cowen avoids it.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowen throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowen throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Cowen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Cowen lands a jab to the head.
Cowen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cowen scores with a leg kick.
Cowen throws a big shot that misses.
Cowen scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cowen misses.
Cowen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Cowen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cowen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Cowen misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowen pinned against the cage. Cowen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Cowen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowen moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Cowen moves away from the strike by Washington.
Cowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moves out of range as Cowen strikes.
Cowen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cowen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Cowen moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Cowen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington blocks a jab.
Cowen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington digs a good hook to Cowen's body.
Washington avoids the head kick by Cowen.
Cowen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cowen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to take a breather but Cowen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves into full mount! Cowen won't be happy about that!
Cowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington looking to control but Cowen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cowen tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Washington dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Washington with a couple of short strikes.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Cowen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Washington gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Washington misses with an elbow to the head.
Washington is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
What can Cowen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Even with his hooks in, Washington manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Washington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cowen if he has to take too many more of those.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cowen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Cowen. Those never looked like landing.
Washington feints the counter takedown.
Washington lands a jab to Cowen's midsection.
A head kick from Cowen lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
The cut above Leonard Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cowen loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jared Cowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington feints and then cracks Cowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cowen down.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Cowen throws the kick towards the body but Washington avoids it.
Washington lands a lovely overhand right.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowen defends it well.
Washington takes a swing at Cowen's ribcage but misses.
Cowen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cowen throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cowen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cowen walks into a left hand.
Washington is looking to chop away at Cowen's legs.
Cowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Jared Cowen is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Washington
and Cowen counters with a body kick.
Cowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington slips under a jab.
Cowen cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington feints and then cracks Cowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cowen down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cowen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowen misses the target.
Cowen digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cowen throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Cowen throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cowen looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington with the counter takedown but Cowen avoids it easily.
Cowen throws a big shot that misses.
Cowen tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cowen stuffs the takedown.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Cowen scores with a four punch combination!
Cowen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Cowen walks into a jab.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Jared Cowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Cowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands a jab to Cowen's midsection.
Jab, jab by Cowen - just one landing.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cowen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Cowen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
Cowen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Cowen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cowen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Cowen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cowen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Cowen!
After the fight, Jared Cowen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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