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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Ingi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Ingi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Owen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kevin Owen has been cut.
Owen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ingi's guard.
Owen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ingi, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ingi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Owen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ingi is proving hard to escape from.
Owen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Owen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ingi swivels and escapes.
Owen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ingi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ingi was covering up waiting for the punch and Owen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owen stands up and waves to Ingi to follow him.
Kevin Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owen.
Owen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIngi.
Gunnar Ingi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owen.
Owen looks winded!
Owen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ingi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Owen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Owen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ingi sprawls well. Ingi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Owen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ingi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Owen. That did some damage!
Owen fails to land the takedown.
Ingi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Owen with a poor takedown
and Ingi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Owen has his takedown stuffed
and Ingi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owen thinking.
Ingi fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen unleashes a big counter combination but Ingi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ingi shoots in but no luck this time.
Owen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ingi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Owen somewhat.
Ingi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Owen backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingi shoots in but Owen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ingi is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ingi closes the distance and clinches up with Owen, looking for a takedown. Ingi pushes Owen against the cage but Owen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ingi's half guard.
Owen decides to stand and escape the position.
Owen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Owen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ingi.
Owen decides to stand up.
Owen shoots in but Ingi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owen as he jumps to the side.
Owen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ingi quickly recovers to half guard.
Owen stands up and beckons Ingi to join him on the feet.
Owen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ingi did well to prevent Owen getting side control.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Owen decides to return to a standing position.
Owen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ingi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owen.
A punch combination from Ingi misses.
Owen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Owen is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Owen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Owen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ingi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owen.
Ingi stuffs the takedown.
Owen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ingi's waist but Ingi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owen off to one side.
Ingi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunnar Ingi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owen.
Ingi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owen shoots in and drives through. Ingi sprawls well.
Ingi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owen circles away.
Ingi shoots in looking for a takedown. Owen tries to sprawl out of it but Ingi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingi slaps away a takedown attempt from Owen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ingi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen has clasped his hands together around Ingi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Owen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ingi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Owen is controlling him well.
Owen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Ingi. No joy for Owen on that attempt.
Ingi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Owen.
Owen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ingi defends well and Owen ends up having to push Ingi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ingi looks to land a combination but Owen avoids it well.
Ingi scores with a head kick. Owen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ingi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Owen will feel that in the morning.
Ingi leaves Owen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingi lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owen gets a takedown into half guard.
Owen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Owen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ingi is trying to defend but Owen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Owen decides to stand up.
Owen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ingi tries to avoid it but Owen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ingi to the ground. Ingi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ingi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Owen darts in looking for a takedown but Ingi gets double underhooks and turns Owen into the cage.
Ingi shoots in looking for a takedown. Owen tries to sprawl out of it but Ingi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen shoots in and drives through. Ingi sprawls well.
Owen shoots in for a double leg but Ingi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ingi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Owen closes the distance and clinches up with Ingi, looking for a takedown. Owen pushes Ingi against the cage but Ingi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ingi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ingi lands a nice looking body kick.
Owen looking to score a takedown here. Ingi is defending well but Owen drives through and ends up in Ingi's guard.
Owen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ingi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ingi tries to counter by clinching up but Owen breaks away and moves out of range.
Owen shoots for a takedown but Ingi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ingi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Owen manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ingi pinned against the cage. Ingi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owen closes the distance and clinches up with Ingi, looking for a takedown. Owen pushes Ingi against the cage but Ingi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ingi.
Ingi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owen's waist but Owen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ingi off to one side.
Owen fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ingi swivels and escapes.
As Owen tries to get set, Ingi tries to push him back and clinch up but Owen manages to avoid the attempt.
Owen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Owen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owen showed some decent athleticism there.
Owen decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Ingi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Owen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Owen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ingi circles away.
Gunnar Ingi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Owen.
Ingi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ingi avoids it really well and circles away.
Ingi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ingi lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingi fails to land the takedown.
Owen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ingi sprawls well. He's pushed Owen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Ingi with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ingi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Owen tries to get set, Ingi tries to push him back and clinch up but Owen manages to avoid the attempt.
Owen misses with a takedown attempt
and Ingi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ingi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owen lands in his opponent's guard.
Ingi is working an open guard so Owen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ingi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owen but Owen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ingi to the ground. Owen is now in Ingi's guard.
Ingi pushes Owen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ingi sprawls well. He's pushed Owen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ingi pinned against the cage. Ingi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ingi's waist but Ingi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owen off to one side.
Owen misses with a takedown
and Ingi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Owen as Ingi shoots in.
Owen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ingi sprawls well. He's pushed Owen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owen shoots in and bounces Ingi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owen gets to his feet - Ingi follows without any prompting.
Owen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ingi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingi stalks Owen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Owen's face. Owen staggers backwards, shaken.
Owen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ingi on his heels. He'll look to pass Ingi's guard now, I'm sure.
Ingi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owen is one step ahead there.
Ingi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owen defends it easily.
Owen stands up from Ingi's guard - Owen perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen drives through with a takedown into Ingi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Owen gets to his feet. Ingi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gunnar Ingi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owen has a takedown stuffed.
Ingi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Owen manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Owen with that takedown attempt.
Ingi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ingi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ingi shoots in and drives through. Owen sprawls well.
Owen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ingi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owen is in Ingi's guard.
Owen stands up and waves to Ingi to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Ingi.
I think Ingi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Ingi!
In defeat, Kevin Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am the best give me a rematch so i can kick your ass '.
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