PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Owings (ranked 6697 p4p, 594 weight class) and Android Twelve (ranked 25390 p4p, 721 weight class). Android Twelve has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Owings's chin.

Owings
vs
Twelve

175 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Owings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Android Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owings leaves Twelve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Owings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Twelve.
Twelve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owings circles away.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Twelve.
Nice sprawl there from Owings as Twelve shoots in.
Twelve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Twelve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owings tries to avoid it but Twelve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owings to the ground. Owings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Owings has managed to clinch.
Twelve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Owings walks away with a smile on his face. Twelve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Twelve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Owings.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Twelve tries to score a body lock takedown but Owings shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Android Twelve has been cut.
Twelve drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Owings has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Owings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twelve tries for a takedown but Owings circles away easily
and Owings counters with a three punch combo that has Twelve backing up. Twelve nods at Owings to acknowledge the strikes.
Twelve shoots for a double leg takedown but Owings sprawls well. He's pushed Twelve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Owings as Twelve shoots in.
Owings is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Twelve with that takedown attempt.
Owings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Twelve gets tackled into the cage by Owings. Owings maintains the clinch.
Owings lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Owings.

Owings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Twelve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owings but Owings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twelve fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Owings moves into the clinch successfully.
Owings lands an elbow that stopped Twelve in his tracks for a moment.
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!

Owings jumps guard and drags Twelve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Owings has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Twelve off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Twelve shoots in but no luck this time.
Twelve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Twelve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Twelve fails with a takedown attempt.

Owings drives through and clinches with Twelve against the cage.
Twelve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owings to keep the fight standing.
Twelve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Owings jumps into guard, dragging Twelve to the mat.
Twelve wants to pass the guard but Owings is keeping the position.

Twelve postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Owings is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Twelve, into his guard.

Owings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Twelve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owings lands a couple of digs.
Twelve trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owings passes Twelve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Twelve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily.

Twelve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Owings trying to control the pace.
Twelve is looking for a sweep. Owings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Twelve gets full guard.

Twelve is looking for a triangle but Owings pushes his legs off easily.
Owings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Owings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Twelve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Twelve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owings's waist but Owings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Twelve off to one side.
Owings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Twelve.
Twelve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owings avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Twelve.

Owings moves into the clinch successfully.

Owings manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twelve is pushing down on Owings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owings is fighting to maintain full guard but Twelve has managed to sneak the leg through.
Owings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Twelve's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Twelve's back!
Owings has the hooks in. Twelve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings missing with strikes.

Owings has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Owings struggling to land strikes to the head as Twelve covers up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twelve tries to roll but Owings sticks to his back.
Owings has good solid back control here.
Owings keeps control of the position as Twelve tries to break free.
Twelve trying to control the hands but Owings breaks the grip.
Michael Owings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Owings working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Owings not allowing Twelve to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Owings is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Twelve is defending well though. Owings let's go of the attempt for now.
Owings is hanging on to Twelve's back as he tries to escape.

Owings is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Twelve tries to escape the position.
Twelve trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Twelve tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twelve is still trying to improve position.
Owings controlling from the back.
Twelve tries to escape but Owings has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Owings working for the choke.
Twelve tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Twelve tries to hold on but Owings pushes him away.
Owings sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Twelve tries to hold on but Owings postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twelve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twelve on the ground.
Twelve tries to lock up and control but Owings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owings content just to control the position here.
Twelve is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owings works his way to his opponent's back.
Twelve rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Twelve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Owings dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Android Twelve's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Owings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Twelve misses with a takedown attempt
and Owings counters with a two punch combo.
Twelve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owings but Owings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twelve fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Twelve.

Owings moves into range and clinches up with Twelve.
Twelve looking to stall.
Owings lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Owings manages to break the clinch.
Owings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Twelve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Owings.
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!
Twelve with a poor takedown

and Owings moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Twelve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Owings throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Owings throws a nice head kick!
Owings throws a series of punches but Twelve moves out of range.
Twelve has his takedown stuffed
and Owings counters with a two punch combo.
Owings stuffs the takedown.
Owings lands a front kick.
Twelve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owings counters with a three punch combo that has Twelve backing up. Twelve nods at Owings to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twelve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owings defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Owings closes the distance and pushes Twelve back into the cage.

Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Twelve shoots in but Owings avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Owings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Owings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Twelve tries to bench press Owings off him but Owings keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Twelve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Owings is working Twelve over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twelve taking a bit of punishment here - Owings scoring with strikes.
Twelve is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Twelve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Twelve tries to buck Owings off but Owings is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Owings.
Twelve tries to improve position but can't.
Owings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Owings swings around for an armbar but Twelve sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Owings's guard.
Twelve trying to control but Owings is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twelve advances position into side control!
Owings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Twelve off and has taken his back!
Owings has the hooks in. Twelve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Owings has good solid back control here.
Android Twelve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owings controlling well, preventing Twelve from escaping the position.

Owings is looking for the choke from the back position but Twelve is controlling his hands well.
Michael Owings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twelve tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Owings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Owings has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Owings!