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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolbee Owens (ranked 1406 p4p, 181 weight class) and Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 2062 p4p, 242 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Owens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Destroyer. Kolbee Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Owens
vs
Rasmussen

176 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolbee Owens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryland Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasmussen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens lunges at Rasmussen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rasmussen's hand.
Rasmussen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Owens connects with a body shot.
Rasmussen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Owens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Owens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasmussen avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rasmussen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Rasmussen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Owens.
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!
Rasmussen works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Owens.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rasmussen was covering up waiting for the punch and Owens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rasmussen has his hands on Owens's head, controlling the position.
Rasmussen controls Owens momentarily but Owens frees himself.
Our spies down at at The Forge inform us that Rasmussen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now.
Owens controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.

Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasmussen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Rasmussen's legs - danger averted.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now.

Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Rasmussen looking to control.

Rasmussen has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.
Owens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Rasmussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owens throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Owens preventing the sweep.

Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasmussen sneaks back into half guard.
Owens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rasmussen tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Owens controlling the pace.
Rasmussen wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Owens there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rasmussen actively working from the bottom here.
Owens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Owens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rasmussen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasmussen is trying to stand back up but Owens is controlling him
Owens tries to pass to full mount but Rasmussen defends it.
Owens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Owens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rasmussen for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens dominated that round.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rasmussen misses the shot to the body.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Owens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is keeping the position.
Owens landing some decent shots from guard.

Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rasmussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a big right hand that misses.

Rasmussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Owens's guard.

Rasmussen looking to pass the guard.
Owens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasmussen manages to get himself to full guard.

Owens cracks Rasmussen with a solid left hand.
Owens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rasmussen looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Owens is working Rasmussen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.

Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Owens trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Owens 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.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owens distracts Rasmussen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasmussen keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Rasmussen being controlled here, momentarily.
Rasmussen is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Owens is stalling in the full guard.

Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasmussen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Rasmussen's legs - danger averted.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
Rasmussen avoids the body shot from Owens.

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 swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Rasmussen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Owens lands the left hand.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasmussen was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens lands with a nice body punch.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Rasmussen moves away and avoids it.
Rasmussen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rasmussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasmussen can do to turn this around?
Owens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Owens coming out on top.
Rasmussen dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rasmussen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Owens distracts Rasmussen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens 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.

Rasmussen takes one to the chin there.
Rasmussen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owens defends well and Rasmussen ends up having to push Owens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owens tries to counter with a takedown but Rasmussen is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Rasmussen.
Owens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasmussen at a distance.
Rasmussen missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasmussen stuns Owens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Rasmussen misses with a looping left.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Rasmussen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rasmussen. Those never looked like landing.
Kolbee Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasmussen throws a chopping leg kick but Owens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rasmussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasmussen slips under a jab.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Kolbee Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens blocks the body kick.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasmussen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasmussen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasmussen.
Owens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Rasmussen's shoulder, as Rasmussen tries to avoid the shot.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.

Owens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rasmussen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owens is in Rasmussen's guard.
Rasmussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.

Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasmussen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owens controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolbee Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Owens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens won't allow Rasmussen to sweep him here.

Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rasmussen moves forwards but Owens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owens sizes up Rasmussen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Owens swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Owens takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Rasmussen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Owens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rasmussen. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Owens scores with a shot to the body.
Rasmussen ducks right into an uppercut from Owens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens slips under a jab from Rasmussen.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Rasmussen throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
A good leg kick by Rasmussen.

Rasmussen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rasmussen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens clearly takes that 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.

Rasmussen walks into a straight right hand from Owens.

Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Owens is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasmussen has wrist control.
Rasmussen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owens controls the pace.
Owens postures up.
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Rasmussen blocks nicely.
Owens forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rasmussen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owens pulls his head out easily.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Owens controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens lands a nice shot to the head.
Owens controlling from mount.
Owens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Owens controlling from mount.
Rasmussen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Owens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rasmussen is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.
Owens controlling from the full mount.
Owens scoring with strikes but Rasmussen is staying in there.
Owens controlling from mount.
Owens scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Rasmussen is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens controlling from mount.
Rasmussen is still in real trouble! Can Owens finish him?
Rasmussen seems to have recovered his senses.
Owens is landing with some decent strikes but Rasmussen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Owens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Rasmussen is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens looking to finish Rasmussen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasmussen!

Owens is working for a guillotine from mount but Rasmussen frees his head quite easily.
Owens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Rasmussen tries to lock up and control but Owens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasmussen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Owens controlling the position easily from mount.
Owens avoids the attempt from Rasmussen to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen working to try and regain half guard.
Owens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Owens landing strikes from the mount.
Owens controlling the position easily from mount.
Owens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Owens controlling from mount.
A big strike lands for Owens! That's really hurt Rasmussen and he's turned his back - Owens keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Owens jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kolbee Owens!
Kolbee Owens retains his lightweight title!
As Kolbee Owens got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Everyone keeps writing me off, making me the underdog. They'd rather talk about my garden than my skills, but I'm not going anywhere. I am the king of this division.'.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

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