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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck by AC/DC. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn has managed to clinch.
Kahn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Owens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kahn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kahn. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kahn has the hooks in. Owens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kahn looking for the choke but no joy.
Kahn is not going to allow Owens to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
You can see the frustration on Owens's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Owens rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kahn decides to stand up.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kahn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kahn gets control of Owens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kahn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Owens throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn pulls Owens in close to prevent any damage.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Owens trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Kahn has his feet on Owens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens is pressing down on Kahn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kahn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owens keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Owens is trying to control the position but Kahn postures up.
Kahn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens wants to stand up but Kahn is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn dives in and scores a takedown into Owens's guard.
Kahn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens has momentary wrist control but Kahn slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
Tyson Kahn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens is working an open guard so Kahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Owens's guard.
Owens is trying to keep Kahn in close.
Kahn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kahn scoring with some ground and pound.
Kahn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Owens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Owens keeping full guard, as Kahn tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Kahn is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn drives through and clinches with Owens against the cage.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owens is trying to defend but Kahn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens trying to control but Kahn postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn working the head and body with strikes.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Kahn content to control rather than advance.
Owens trying to hold on to Kahn's head to control him but Kahn postures up.
Owens pushes Kahn off looking to stand but Kahn dives back in and keeps control.
Kahn moves into full mount! Owens won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Owens is on top in guard.
We've been hearing that Owens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kahn is adopting a defensive guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now.
Kahn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Owens is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Owens checks a low kick from Kahn.
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters by clinching up.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Owens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kahn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Kahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kahn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Owens's guard.
Owens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kahn shoots in and gets a takedown into Owens's guard.
Owens kicks Kahn off and gets to his 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!
Kahn has managed to clinch.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn rushes Owens and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kahn manages to end up in side control.
Kahn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Owens is letting Kahn control him for a moment.
Kahn working away.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahn grinds an elbow into Owens's temple.
Owens tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kahn decides to stand back up. Kahn steps back and let's Owens get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahn shoots in and bounces Owens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily.
Kahn gets to his feet. Owens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Owens shoots and misses
and Kahn counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Owens to the mat! Owens manages to get full guard.
Kahn lands a couple of digs.
Kahn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Owens trying to strike off his back.
Kahn postures up.
Kahn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kahn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahn is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Kahn circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Kahn has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens is trying to get back to half guard.
Kahn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joseph Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kahn!
Joseph Owens was interviewed post fight and said 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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