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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nuclear. Owen Orwell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
209 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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182 cm
21
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good knees
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Orwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sanford Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Orwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Orwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fanning.
Orwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Fanning tries to sprawl out of it but Orwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fanning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fanning tries to counter with a clinch but Orwell shakes him off and moves away.
Orwell shoots and misses
and Fanning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Orwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orwell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fanning throws a lazy uppercut
so Orwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orwell trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom.
Fanning keeping full guard, as Orwell tries to pass.
Orwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fanning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orwell has Fanning in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Orwell is proving hard to escape from.
Orwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fanning escapes and throws Orwell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orwell is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Fanning wants to stand but Orwell has his arm trapped.
Orwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orwell can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning wants to stand but Orwell is controlling his arm.
Orwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fanning off and has taken his back!
Orwell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Orwell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Orwell's arms.
Orwell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fanning is defending well though. Orwell let's go of the attempt for now.
Fanning wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orwell seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Fanning's chin but Fanning turns very nicely into Orwell's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Fanning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sanford Fanning will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fanning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orwell.
It looks like Owen Orwell has been cut.
Orwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanning sprawls well. He's pushed Orwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fanning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fanning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orwell manages to avoid it.
Orwell tries to counter with a takedown but Fanning is quick to defend against it.
Orwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Orwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fanning as he avoids it easily.
Orwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fanning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Fanning.
Fanning cracks Orwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Orwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fanning finish him?
Orwell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Fanning. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Orwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fanning lands with a shot to the body.
Fanning has Orwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Fanning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning manages to break the clinch.
Fanning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orwell.
Fanning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orwell feints and as Fanning raises his hands in defense, Orwell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fanning wants to stand but Orwell is controlling the position.
Orwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fanning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orwell has Fanning in his guard.
Orwell looking for a guillotine here but Fanning defends easily.
Owen Orwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tries to stand but Orwell is controlling from the bottom.
Orwell working for a triangle but Fanning defends it easily.
Orwell has control of Fanning's left arm, preventing Fanning from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orwell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fanning is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Orwell.
Orwell is trying to control Fanning's posture but Fanning avoids it.
Fanning tries to stand but Orwell is controlling his head.
Orwell tries to bench press Fanning off him but Fanning keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fanning tries to stand but Orwell is controlling his head.
Orwell tries to buck Fanning off but Fanning is having none of it.
Orwell is working hard here to advance position.
Fanning wants to stand but Orwell is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fanning swings widly with a right hand
and Orwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Orwell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fanning has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Orwell but great work by Fanning.
Orwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Owen Orwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Orwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fanning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orwell darts in looking for a takedown but Fanning gets double underhooks and turns Orwell into the cage.
Fanning changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fanning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orwell.
Fanning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fanning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fanning clinches up against the cage.
Fanning is trying to force a seperation but Orwell has the dominant position.
Fanning is trying to push Orwell away but Orwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Orwell lands an elbow that stopped Fanning in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orwell prevents Fanning from breaking the clinch.
Fanning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fanning's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orwell under the eye.
Fanning thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orwell blocks a jab.
Orwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fanning counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Orwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning breaks from the clinch.
Fanning cracks Orwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Fanning misses its intended target.
Fanning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fanning.
Fanning misses with an uppercut.
Fanning connects with a nice looking jab.
Orwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fanning tries to avoid it but Orwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fanning to the ground. Fanning escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Owen Orwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Orwell ducks down to avoid it.
Fanning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fanning to keep the fight standing.
Orwell stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is trying to break the clinch but Orwell has him pressed against the cage.
Fanning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Orwell ducks down to avoid it.
Sanford Fanning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fanning sends Orwell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fanning is motioning to the referee to let Orwell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Fanning looks to throw the jab but Orwell is out of range.
Fanning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orwell.
Fanning tries to bum rush Orwell with a series of wild strikes but Orwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orwell misses with a takedown
and Fanning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fanning! Orwell is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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