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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolbee Owens (ranked 1563 p4p, 171 weight class) and Cabasa Punyawong (ranked 6323 p4p, 500 weight class). Owens comes into the arena with Destroyer blaring out of the sound system. Cabasa Punyawong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kolbee Owens's chin.
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolbee Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabasa Punyawong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Punyawong.
Punyawong throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease.
Punyawong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Punyawong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Punyawong.
Punyawong leaves Owens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Punyawong tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punyawong.
Punyawong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Punyawong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Owens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punyawong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 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.
That kick from Punyawong tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punyawong throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Punyawong slips the punch.
Owens swings for the body but Punyawong moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens with a hook.
Owens swings for the body but Punyawong moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punyawong! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Punyawong.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Punyawong is just out of range.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Punyawong unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Owens throws a body punch but Punyawong moves out of range.
Punyawong avoids the body shot from Owens.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punyawong.
Punyawong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Punyawong scores with a four punch combination!
Punyawong throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punyawong wants to slow Owens down by chopping away at his legs.
Owens blocks the body kick.
Owens is looking to wear down Punyawong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Punyawong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Owens.
Punyawong throws a leg kick which misses Owens's front leg but catches the back leg as Owens tries to avoid it.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Punyawong lands a jab to the head.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Punyawong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Punyawong moves away and avoids it.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punyawong was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Punyawong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Punyawong being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens stands and throws Punyawong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Owens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Punyawong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Punyawong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Punyawong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Owens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Owens just content to control the position.
Punyawong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Owens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Owens.
Punyawong is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens just content to control the position.
Punyawong stops Owens from passing to mount.
Punyawong wants to control but Owens postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punyawong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owens's best efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 controlling the action here.
Punyawong wants to get back to full guard.
Owens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Punyawong is just riding it out for now. Owens eventually gives up the hold.
Owens is looking to stall here but Punyawong recovers full guard.
Owens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cabasa Punyawong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens misses with a lunging right hand
letting Punyawong counter with a right hand.
Punyawong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punyawong's waist but Punyawong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Punyawong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Owens connects with a right hand. Punyawong shakes it off.
Owens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Punyawong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punyawong moves away.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Punyawong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabasa Punyawong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punyawong moves out of range as Owens strikes.
Punyawong flicks out a counter leg kick but Owens steps away.
Punyawong lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
Owens works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Punyawong motions for Owens to come forward. Punyawong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punyawong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owens takes a swing at Punyawong's ribcage but misses.
Punyawong slips under a jab.
Punyawong avoids the body shot from Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punyawong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Owens misses the jab.
Owens defending well as Punyawong loads up on a big left hand.
Owens drives through with a takedown into Punyawong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Owens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Owens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Punyawong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Owens's guard! Nice work there by Punyawong!
Owens trying to control the position.
Owens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punyawong trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Punyawong is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Owens has his foot on Punyawong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punyawong works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punyawong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punyawong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owens controlling Punyawong's posture.
Punyawong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Owens trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Punyawong trying to move into half guard but instead Owens has managed to sweep!
Owens wants to control from the top but Punyawong keeps moving.
Owens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Punyawong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Owens, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong postures up.
Owens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kolbee Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cabasa Punyawong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens misses with a lunging right hand
and Punyawong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Punyawong avoids the body shot from Owens.
Punyawong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Punyawong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punyawong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Owens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Punyawong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Owens wants to control but Punyawong is keeping him busy.
Owens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Punyawong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Owens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Punyawong's legs.
Punyawong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punyawong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Punyawong dodges the ground and pound from Owens.
Punyawong is not content to let Owens control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens is really struggling to control Punyawong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Punyawong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Owens wants to take a breather but Punyawong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Owens.
Owens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Punyawong is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Punyawong keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punyawong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punyawong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Punyawong blocks nicely.
Owens postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Punyawong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punyawong throws a looping overhand right but Owens ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Punyawong on his heels. He'll look to pass Punyawong's guard now, I'm sure.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punyawong looking to control.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Owens trying to control but Punyawong is working from the bottom.
Owens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Owens wants to control from the top but Punyawong keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Owens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Punyawong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Punyawong leaves Owens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a hook to the side of Punyawong's head but Punyawong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owens gets the takedown into side control.
Punyawong 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.
Punyawong struggling a bit here.
Punyawong is trying to get back to half guard.
Owens slows the pace down.
Cabasa Punyawong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Owens looking to control but instead Punyawong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Owens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punyawong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kolbee Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Owens connects with a nice short shot to Punyawong's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolbee Owens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Punyawong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cabasa Punyawong!
An out of breath Cabasa Punyawong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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