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Event:
Gladius #15
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Owings gets a takedown into half guard.
Usk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Owings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Owings's back!
Usk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Usk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Owings can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Usk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Usk avoiding Owings 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Owings looking very determined here, making life difficult for Usk.
I would not like to be Owings right now.
#SUB2#
Owings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Usk's arms.
Usk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Usk not allowing Owings to control his hands. #T2##SUB2#
Usk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Usk working for the choke.
Usk tries to get the hooks in deep but Owings pushed the leg off.
Owings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Owings trying to control the action but Usk just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Usk is persistently looking for the submission but Owings is defending it well.
Usk tries to keep control of the position but Owings is staying busy.#SUB2#
Usk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Owings has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3##SUB2#
Owings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Usk's arms. #SUB2#
Owings preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Usk. #SUB2#
Owings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Usk's arms.
A lull in the action here.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usk on the ground.
Usk not allowing Owings to control his hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Owings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been informed that Usk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Usk is persistently looking for the submission but Owings is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Usk has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Owings! Can he survive? No! He's out! Usk gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Usk!
A very excited looking Matt Usk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Gladius #9
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Owings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gavin is fending him off so far but Owings persists. Nope, Gavin circles away and we're back to standing.
Gavin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin dives in for a single leg takedown but Owings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owings throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Gavin has been cut.
Gavin throws a head kick but Owings moves out of range.
Owings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Owings turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Owings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Owings circles away.
Gavin throws a push kick but Owings slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Gavin darts in looking for a takedown but Owings gets double underhooks and turns Gavin into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gavin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Owings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Gavin both land. Nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gavin.
Gavin wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Owings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Gavin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Owings kicks Gavin off and gets back to his feet.
Gavin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owings looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range. #T2#
Gavin fails to land the takedown.
Owings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin fails to land with a series of punches.
Owings looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Owings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owings tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Owings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Gavin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owings tries to avoid it but Gavin 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 throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Owings avoids it.#CL2#
Owings moves into the clinch.#T3#
Owings with a knee to the head.
Owings is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gavin dodges an elbow strike from Owings.
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Owings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Owings throws a head kick that half lands.
Owings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Owings moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Owings is looking to clinch. #T4#
Owings tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owings as he jumps to the side.
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Owings has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
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 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin avoiding damage as Owings throws knees to the body.
Gavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Owings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin is looking to clinch but Owings is avoiding it.
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 Jason Gavin'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.
#R2#
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owings keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Owings circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Owings moves into the clinch successfully.
Owings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gavin wants a takedown but no success here.
Gavin taking a breather. #BC2#
Owings breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Owings moves into the clinch.
Owings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings effectively controlling the action here.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Owings has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin is looking to control Owings's arms but Owings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gavin has his back to the cage. #T1##BC2#
Owings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owings wants to clinch.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Owings's hands.
Gavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gavin tries to clinch but Owings is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gavin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin tests Owings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owings as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Gavin misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Owings.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Gavin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Owings moves into full guard.
Gavin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Owings manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Gavin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Owings has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Owings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavin goes for a double leg but Owings avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owings continues to drive forward.
Gavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gavin somewhat.
Gavin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Owings tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavin dives in for a single leg takedown but Owings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owings shoots and misses
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Owings shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Gavin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owings pinned against the cage. Owings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owings tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin fails with the takedown.
Owings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gavin as he avoids it easily.
Gavin throws a series of punches but Owings moves out of range.
Gavin leaves Owings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gavin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Owings is looking to clinch but Gavin is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Gavin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Owings moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin takes one to the chin there.
Gavin dives in and grabs Owings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owings pushes down on Gavin's head and hops out.
Owings is looking to chop away at Gavin's legs.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Owings breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owings pinned against the cage. Owings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Owings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gavin tries to land a knee to the head but Owings blocks with his arms.
Owings misses with some punches.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Owings just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gavin's brow.
Owings misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Owings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Owings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Owings.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Owings lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Owings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owings has Gavin pressed against the cage, preventing Gavin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gavin jumps guard but Owings stands there with Gavin around his waist. Gavin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gavin takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Owings's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Owings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gavin uses from the top position.
Gavin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Owings. No joy for Gavin on that attempt.
Gavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Owings tries to sprawl out of it but Gavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Owings.
#T3#
Owings wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin 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 Gavin off to one side.
Michael Owings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Owings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gavin misses with a takedown attempt - Owings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Owings shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owings moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.#T4#
Owings throws a nice head kick!
Jason Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owings avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owings circles away.
Owings explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Owings tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owings avoids it really well and circles away.
Gavin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jason Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Owings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Owings breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Owings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owings 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Owings!
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Event:
Gladius #5
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
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. #CL#
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.#CL#
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. #CUT#
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.#BC#
Owings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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.#T2##CL#
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!#TD#
Owings jumps guard and drags Twelve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
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. #CL#
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.
#T3##TD#
Owings jumps into guard, dragging Twelve to the mat.
Twelve wants to pass the guard but Owings is keeping the position.#SUB2#
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. #REVR#
Owings showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Twelve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owings lands a couple of digs.
Twelve trying to control the position.
#T4#
Owings passes Twelve's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Twelve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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.#CL#
Owings moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
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. #SUB#
Owings has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Owings struggling to land strikes to the head as Twelve covers up. #T1#
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.#SUB#
Owings working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Owings not allowing Twelve to control his hands. #T2##SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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 #CL#
and Owings moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
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.#T2##CL#
Owings closes the distance and pushes Twelve back into the cage.#BC#
Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Twelve shoots in but Owings avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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.
#SUB#
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!
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Event:
Gladius #3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Owings rushes Myres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Owings prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Owings scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Owings has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Myres wants a takedown.
Owings with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Myres wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.#TD#
Owings gets control of Myres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Owings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Myres tries to free his leg and advance position but Owings is retaining full guard.
Owings 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.#SUB2#
Myres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Myres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myres is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Myres has gone for a leg lock! Owings slips out almost immediately though and dives into Myres's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Owings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owings has managed to get both his arms back between Myres's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Myres working for a triangle but Owings defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Myres working for submissions but it's allowed Owings to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Myres looking for subs from the bottom but Owings mounts him!#SUB#
Owings with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Myres is looking to get to half guard.
Owings thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Myres is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Owings is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Myres is surviving well by controlling Owings's body position as best he can.
Myres is desperately trying to improve his position but Owings has a good base and remains in mount.
Owings thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Owings jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Myres manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Myres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Owings trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily.
Myres wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owings sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Myres shoots for a takedown but Owings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myres doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Owings counters by clinching up. #TD#
Owings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myres uses from the top position.
Owings 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.
Myres looking to pass the guard.
Michael Owings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owings tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Myres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Myres has Owings in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Myres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Myres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myres on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Myres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owings defends it easily.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owings sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Myres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Myres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Owings passes into side control.
#T2#
Myres tries to bench press Owings off him but Owings keeps the position.
Owings taking a breather here.
Myres tries to bench press Owings off him but Owings keeps the position.
Owings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Myres tries to improve position but can't.
Owings tries to move to mount but Myres blocks the move with his legs.
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owings sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Myres wants to get back to full guard but Owings has passed into side control.
Myres is letting Owings control him for a moment.
Myres tries to buck Owings off but Owings is having none of it.
Myres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Owings is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Owings working for a submission but Myres is keeping him at bay.
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myres manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Myres is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Owings is tapping! Great win for Myres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Myres!
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Event:
Gladius #1
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hererra misses the target. #TD2#
Hererra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owings to the ground. Hererra is now in Owings's guard.
Hererra wants to control from the top but Owings keeps moving. #ES#
Owings wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hererra.
Hererra misses with a takedown attempt
and Owings counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Hererra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hererra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hererra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Owings is avoiding damage well.
Owings is not content to let Hererra control the position.
Hererra lands a nice forearm strike. #T1##SUB2#
Hererra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owings has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hererra but great work by Owings.
Owings trying to control the action but Hererra is working from the bottom.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Hererra sneaks back into half guard.
Owings trying to mount his opponent but Hererra defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Hererra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owings content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Owings seems to be working for a kimura but Hererra defends the submission attempt.
Owings is looking to advance position but Hererra won't allow it. #T3#
Hererra trying to control but Owings postures up.
#SUB2#
Hererra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hererra won't allow Owings to pass to mount.
Hererra is pressing down on Owings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hererra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Owings is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hererra.
Hererra regains half guard.#T4#
Hererra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hererra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hererra working for submissions but it's allowed Owings to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hererra looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hererra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings dominated 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.
#R2##CL2#
Hererra rushes Owings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hererra slowing the pace effectively.
Owings tries a knee to the head but Hererra blocks it.
Owings stops a takedown attempt from Hererra.
Owings lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hererra jumps guard but Owings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Owings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hererra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Owings obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings being controlled against the cage.
Owings blocks an elbow strike.
Hererra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Hererra.#T1#
Hererra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owings to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Owings jumps guard.
Owings wants to sweep but no luck.
Owings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Hererra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Owings wants to stand but Hererra is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hererra throws a strike but Owings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hererra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hererra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Owings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hererra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hererra is looking for a triangle here but Owings uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Owings wants to control but Hererra is keeping him busy.
Hererra is looking to regain half guard here but Owings keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Hererra keeps trying to improve his position.
Owings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owings wants to control but Hererra is keeping him busy.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Owings is staying tight to Hererra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hererra tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Owings easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hererra tries to lock up and control but Owings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owings misses with a head shot.
Owings looking to control but Hererra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hererra wants to hold on but Owings pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hererra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Owings.
Hererra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Owings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Hererra gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hererra moves into the clinch.
Owings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Owings breaks from the clinch.
Owings shoots in looking for a takedown. Hererra tries to sprawl out of it but Owings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hererra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Owings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hererra avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Hererra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Hererra landing strikes.
Hererra landing a few strikes.
Owings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hererra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hererra is trying to work for a kimura but Owings is defending well.
Owings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hererra.
Owings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hererra can do to turn this around?
Hererra is taking a breather. Owings says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hererra slips a nice elbow through Owings's hands, connecting with Owings's forehead.
Salvador Hererra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hererra lands a nice short elbow.
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. Hererra connects with a nice short shot to Owings's temple.
Owings trying to control from the bottom.
Hererra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hererra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Owings is trying to control but can't.
Owings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hererra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael Owings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hererra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hererra looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hererra stays in close to Owings's body and controls the position.
Hererra trying to control the position from guard on top but Owings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hererra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hererra on the ground.
Owings has Hererra pulled in close to control his posture.
Owings keeping moving, preventing Hererra from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Owings is looking to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hererra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hererra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hererra closes the distance but Owings moves to the side
and Owings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Owings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hererra misses with a takedown
and Owings counters with a three punch combo that has Hererra backing up. Hererra nods at Owings to acknowledge the strikes.
Hererra throws a body punch but Owings moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owings defends well and Hererra ends up having to push Owings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Hererra.
Owings lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Michael Owings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hererra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hererra takes a swing at Owings's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Hererra.
I think Owings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Owings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
Nguyen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Owings swats away the attempt to clinch by Nguyen .
Nguyen fails to land the takedown.
Owings keeps the fight on the outside.
Owings stuffs the takedown.
Nguyen avoids a kick to the body.
Nguyen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nguyen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nguyen backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Owings. #TD2#
Nguyen tries to sprawl but Owings drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Owings stalling. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Owings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Owings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguyen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Owings throwing shots but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Owings controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nguyen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Owings has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Owings drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Owings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nguyen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Owings keeps moving.
Owings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguyen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Owings on the ground.
Owings is pulling down on Nguyen 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nguyen , at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owings is continuing to stall.
Owings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Owings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owings is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Owings moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Owings breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Owings has managed to clinch.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch but Owings improves position. #BC2#
Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen shoots in looking for a takedown but Owings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nguyen 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nguyen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owings tries to avoid it but Nguyen 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 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owings throws a sloppy head kick
and Nguyen counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Owings clinches. #T1##BC2#
Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owings misses with a double jab.
Ben Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owings misses with a two punch combination.
Nguyen dives in and grabs Owings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owings pushes down on Nguyen 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nguyen . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nguyen gets tackled into the cage by Owings. Owings maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Owings has managed to clinch.
Owings unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Owings lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Owings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owings throws a series of punches but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen blocks a head kick by Owings.
#T2##TD2#
Owings dives in and scores a takedown into Nguyen 's guard.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet but Owings passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SU2#
Owings decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Owings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen .
The fighters circle momentarily. Nguyen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Owings moves into the clinch successfully.
Nguyen is trying to break the clinch but Owings has him pressed against the cage.
Owings scores with a shot to the side of Nguyen 's head. #T3##BC2#
Owings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nguyen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nguyen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Owings swivels and escapes.
Owings unleashes a big counter combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Michael Owings seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nguyen tries to keep at a distance but Owings has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Owings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Owings forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Owings.
Owings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Owings gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nguyen is trying to escape back to his feet but Owings uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Michael Owings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owings moves into full mount! #T4#
Owings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Owings the control monster continue. Boring.
Owings throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Owings looking to ground and pound but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Owings controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Owings with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Owings darts in and clinches Nguyen up against the cage.
Owings lands an elbow just above Nguyen 's eye.
Nguyen is trying to maintain a safe position but Owings gets an underhook and turns Nguyen into the cage.#TD2#
Owings drags the fight down to the ground.
Owings controlling Nguyen 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Owings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nguyen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Owings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Owings is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nguyen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nguyen looking for a sweep but Owings has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2##SUB2#
Owings with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Owings controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Owings is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nguyen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nguyen shrugs it off. #T3#
Owings throwing strikes here but Nguyen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Owings thowing shots but they're missing.
Owings controlling the pace for now.
Owings punching from mount but Nguyen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Owings thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Owings moves to the back. #T4#
Nguyen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owings controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Owings working for the choke.
Ben Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Owings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good control from Owings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Owings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owings 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Owings!
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