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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Distacio Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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184 cm
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182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm
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175 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Distacio Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Owens! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Distacio Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Distacio Jr throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease. A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
A big right from Distacio Jr misses. Distacio Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Distacio Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick that misses. Owens ducks under a wild hook from Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Distacio Jr's waist but Distacio Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side. Owens misses with a straight left. Distacio Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Distacio Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Distacio Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Distacio Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Owens blocks a jab. Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Distacio Jr avoids the body shot from Owens.
Distacio Jr is looking to clinch. Sammy Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Good standup being displayed there by Distacio Jr as he connects with a hook. Distacio Jr tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range. Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Distacio Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Distacio Jr throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Owens throws a fast counter high kick but Distacio Jr manages to duck under it in time. Distacio Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio Jr is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him. Distacio Jr is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage. Distacio Jr is pushing Owens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Distacio Jr breaks the clinch.
Distacio Jr moves into the clinch. Distacio Jr stalling.
Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Distacio Jr is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Harry Distacio Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Distacio Jr misses with a double jab.
Owens throws a head kick but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Distacio Jr throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Owens throws a low kick, looking for Distacio Jr's leg but Distacio Jr calmly moves out of range. It looked like Distacio Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owens. Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Distacio Jr. No joy for Owens on that attempt. Harry Distacio Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Owens. Distacio Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Distacio Jr tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance. Owens throws a push kick but Distacio Jr slaps the foot to one side. Distacio Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage. Distacio Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and moves out of range. Distacio Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it. Distacio Jr throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease. Distacio Jr throws a hook but Owens blocks it. Distacio Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Distacio Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It seemed like Owens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Distacio Jr.
Nice defenses there by Owens. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Distacio Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens throws a one two combo.
Owens throws a head kick that misses. Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around? A right-left combo lands from Distacio Jr. Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Distacio Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Distacio Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage. Distacio Jr is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Distacio Jr down to the mat. Distacio Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Distacio Jr with a nice cross. 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! Owens looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We've been hearing good reports from Distacio Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Owens is breathing heavily. Owens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distacio Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Distacio Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Owens wants to control from the top but Distacio Jr keeps moving. Owens content to stall in guard here. Distacio Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Distacio Jr wants to get back to his feet but Owens is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Owens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Distacio Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Distacio Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Owens's head back.
Owens lands a head kick. Distacio Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Distacio Jr with a nice cross. Distacio Jr catches Owens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Owens throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Distacio Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Distacio Jr misses with a hook. Distacio Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Harry Distacio Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Distacio Jr scores with a nice strike. Owens lands with a nice body punch. Owens motions for Distacio Jr to come forward. Owens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens counters with a body kick. Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Owens. Owens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Distacio Jr rather than just go for the knockout. Owens blocks a low kick nicely. Distacio Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range. Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Owens.
Distacio Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Distacio Jr looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well. Owens misses with a takedown attempt and Distacio Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Owens tries to score with a low kick but Distacio Jr moves his leg out of the way. Distacio Jr throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it. Owens throws a head kick that misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Distacio Jr. Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Distacio Jr throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range. Distacio Jr tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Distacio Jr. Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Owens misses the shot to the body. Distacio Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage. Distacio Jr scores with a shot to the side of Owens's head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Distacio Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens throws a push kick but Distacio Jr slaps the foot to one side. Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Distacio Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Owens. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Distacio Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Owens is rocked! Distacio Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Owens crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Distacio Jr! After winning the bout, Harry Distacio Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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