Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WPFC 54
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Owens checks a low kick from Inoue.
A nice side step and Owens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Owens misses with a hook
and Inoue counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owens thinking.
Inoue throws a poor cross that misses
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
Inoue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Inoue tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inoue throws a head kick that half lands.
Inoue lands a body shot.
Inoue lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inoue.
Owens feints the counter takedown.
Inoue throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue lands a jab to the nose.
Inoue lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue lands a high kick!
Owens throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens checks a low kick from Inoue.#T1#
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue 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 throws a hook but Inoue blocks it.
We've been informed that Owens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Inoue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inoue is looking to slow Owens down with leg kicks.
Inoue rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Owens counters with a nice body shot.
Owens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inoue doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Inoue misses.
Inoue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Inoue throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Inoue throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Inoue misses the jab.
Inoue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Inoue looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inoue lands a jab to the head.
Inoue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Owens blocks a jab.
Inoue works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Inoue scores with a jab to the body.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens misses with a looping left.
Inoue tried to counter with a leg kick but Owens avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inoue. Owens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens walks into a jab.
Inoue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inoue tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it. #T3#
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Inoue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Owens. That did some damage!
Owens scores with a jab.
Owens connects with a body shot that sends Inoue's belly button to the back.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inoue is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Owens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
As Owens looks to move away, Inoue throws a big counter combo but Owens just gets out of the way.
Inoue throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Owens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Inoue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Owens blocks a leg kick.
Inoue scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owens in his tracks. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
A countering left hand to the body from Owens misses.
Owens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inoues jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
A low kick from Inoue misses #TD2#
and Owens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Inoue won't be happy with that.
Inoue stops Owens from passing to mount.
Owens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Inoue wants to control but Owens postures up.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Inoue wants to get back to his feet but Owens drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Inoue throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Owens! But no joy.
Inoue throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inoue tries to land a body kick
and Owens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inoue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Owens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inoue looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inoue.
Owens blocks a head kick by Inoue.
Inoue moves out of range as Owens strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Inoue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inoue misses the jab.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Kaiji Inoue is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Owens throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Inoue. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Owens! But no joy.
Kaiji Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inoue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inoue jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inoue.
Inoue tries to bum rush Owens with a series of wild strikes but Owens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inoue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Inoue tries to score with a low kick but Owens moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Inoue. Beautiful body shot.
Inoue lands with a straight right. Owens didn't see that one coming.
Inoue shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good shot there by Owens.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Owens misses.
A low kick from Inoue is predictable there #TD2#
and Owens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Owens. #ES#
Inoue manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inoue.
Inoue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Inoue had a free shot at his head there.
Owens dodges the punch combination from Inoue.
Inoue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Inoue scores with a leg kick.
Owens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Inoue throws a solid leg kick but Owens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Inoue.
Owens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Inoue lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Owens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Owens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inoue staying out of range there.
Inoue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Owens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Inoue lands a nice looking body shot.
Inoue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoue.
Inoue throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Inoue will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Owens defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
Inoue misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Owens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inoue works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inoue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inoue working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Inoue is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Owens stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Inoue has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Owens manages to get his head free but now Inoue has transitioned to an armbar! Owens grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Inoue! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaiji Inoue!
Kaiji Inoue retains his lightweight title!
Kaiji Inoue took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$200, Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Kolbee Owens was interviewed post fight and said 'I really put everything into this camp and match up, really going to need to go back to the drawing board after this one. Sorry to anyone I disappointed but I'll be back, I promise.'.

Event: WPFC 50 - We're Coming
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owens tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owens to the ground. Owens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanov 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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ivanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Owens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kolbee Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolbee Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Owens lands an overhand right.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov slips under a jab from Owens.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens attempts a counter takedown but Ivanov avoids it well and moves away.#T1##CL2#
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Owens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
Owens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ivanov. Ivanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanov's hands.#CL2#
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.
Ivanov is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ivanov tightens his grip and picks Owens up, before dumping him to the ground. Owens manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Owens is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Owens looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Owens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Owens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Owens wants to hit a switch here but Ivanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Owens there!
Owens is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Owens wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Owens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Owens is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ivanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Owens is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Owens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Owens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Owens regains half guard.#SUB#
Owens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Owens is trying to control but can't.
Ivanov is controlling the pace.
Owens moves into full guard. #SUB#
Owens looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily. #SUB#
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Owens is tightening it up a little... Ivanov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ivanov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ivanov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Owens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kolbee Owens!
After the big win, Kolbee Owens made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Condemned and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WPFC 44 - Knox vs. McDonnell 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Punyawong tries to score with a low kick but Owens moves his leg out of the way.
Owens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Punyawong sprawls and moves away.
Punyawong takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Punyawong misses.
Owens lands with a nice body punch.
Owens lands a jab to Punyawong's midsection.
Punyawong looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Punyawong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Owens checks it well.
Punyawong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punyawong. Punyawong obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that Owens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Owens throws an off balance right hand
and Punyawong counters with a nice leg kick.
Owens misses with an uppercut
and Punyawong counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Owens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punyawong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punyawong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Owens trying to control but Punyawong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Owens postures up in Punyawong's guard and throws a big left but Punyawong blocks it.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Owens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Owens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punyawong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Owens lands a couple of elbows.
Punyawong controlling Owens's posture.
Punyawong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punyawong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Punyawong keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
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.#T2#
Punyawong keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Punyawong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
Punyawong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Punyawong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punyawong is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Owens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punyawong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owens has Punyawong pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punyawong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punyawong is one step ahead there. #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.#SUB#
Owens working for submissions but it's allowed Punyawong to get to half guard.
Punyawong is trying to control. Owens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punyawong is pressing down on Owens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owens is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens has a hand on Punyawong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Punyawong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Owens is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kolbee Owens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and Punyawong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punyawong throws a leg kick but Owens checks it.
Punyawong throws a hook but Owens blocks it.#KD2#
Punyawong lands a big head kick that sends Owens tumbling to the mat! Punyawong takes a step backwards and waves Owens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Owens is rocked!
Punyawong and Owens are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Punyawong throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Owens into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Punyawong knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cabasa Punyawong!
A very excited looking Cabasa Punyawong 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.
The defeated Kolbee Owens had this to say: 'I really put everything into this camp and match up, really going to need to go back to the drawing board after this one. Sorry to anyone I disappointed but I'll be back, I promise.'.

Event: WPFC 38 - DaBell vs.Showtime
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Bushrod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushrod.
Owens tests Bushrod's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Bushrod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Owens stalling in the clinch but Bushrod improves position. #TD#
Owens has picked Bushrod up - he's going for a ride! Owens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Bushrod has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Owens is on him like a limpet, forcing Bushrod back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens is trying to stall.
Owens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bushrod landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bushrod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Owens can't get the takedown.
Bushrod leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bushrod is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bushrod down to the mat. Bushrod avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bushrod connects with a leg kick. Owens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bushrod tries to score with a low kick but Owens moves his leg out of the way.
Owens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushrod. Bushrod obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushrod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Owens's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owens lands a really nice looking cross but Bushrod seems unphased.
Owens throws a body punch but Bushrod moves out of range.
Owens swings for the body but Bushrod moves out of range.
Bushrod throws a head kick that misses.
Owens blocks a low kick nicely.
Owens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Bushrod.
Bushrod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Owens's calf.
A left lands for Owens.#CL2#
Bushrod moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bushrod is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bushrod is trying to maintain a safe position but Owens gets an underhook and turns Bushrod into the cage.
Bushrod looking to slow down the pace here.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Bushrod has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens can't get the takedown.
Owens is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Owens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bushrod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Owens is keeping busy.
Owens is looking for a takedown.
Bushrod tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bushrod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushrod lands a nice elbow.
Owens is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Bushrod.
Owens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bushrod is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bushrod.
Bushrod landing knees to the head.
Bushrod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owens being controlled against the cage.
Bushrod digs a right hand underneath Owens's ribcage. Owens let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Owens lands with a right to the head.
Bushrod trying to stall but Owens improves his position.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owens is working for takedown but Bushrod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bushrod is pushing Owens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Owens tightens his grip and picks Bushrod up, before dumping him to the ground. Bushrod manages to land in guard.
Bushrod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bushrod wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens throws an elbow that misses. Bushrod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Owens's guard. Nice move by Bushrod!#REVB##SUB#
Owens throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bushrod escapes and throws Owens's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Owens tries to bench press Bushrod off him but Bushrod keeps the position.
Owens is trying to work for a sweep but Bushrod has mounted him!
Owens is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushrod can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Owens is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens 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.

Scruffy Bushrod dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Owens gets a takedown into half guard.
Owens works his way into full mount!
Owens avoids the attempt from Bushrod to control.
Owens lands a couple of good shots and Bushrod has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is hanging on to Bushrod's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Owens patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Owens is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bushrod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Owens is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T1##SUB#
Owens is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Owens punches Bushrod on the ear. #ROC#
Bushrod is rocked!
Kolbee Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bushrod trying to control the action but Owens just sinks the hooks in.
Owens throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Owens misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Owens seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bushrod's chin but Bushrod turns very nicely into Owens's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bushrod.
Bushrod wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.#T2#
Bushrod stopping the sweep attempt from Owens.
Bushrod forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Owens looking for submissions off his back.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Bushrod has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Owens looking for submissions off his back.
Owens manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Owens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bushrod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bushrod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Owens has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bushrod should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Owens has tightened it up now! Bushrod should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kolbee Owens!
As Kolbee Owens got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want Cabasa Punyawong. I don't care if he wins the belt or loses next week, I won't accept any fight other than him. I was robbed in my last fight. It won't happen again.'.

Event: WPFC 33 - Inoue vs. Bergeron
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #TD#
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Punyawong being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #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.
Owens controlling the action here.
Punyawong wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.#T3#
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!#REVR#
Owens wants to control from the top but Punyawong keeps moving. #SUB#
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. #REVB##T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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. #T3##TD#
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.#REF3#
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.#T4#
Owens throws a hook to the side of Punyawong's head but Punyawong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
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.

Event: WPFC 29 - Owens vs. Inoue
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Inoue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Owens blocks the low kick.
Owens walks into a straight right hand from Inoue.
Inoue sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Inoue slips a straight right by Owens.
Inoue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Owens.#TD#
Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Inoue has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Owens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Owens.
Inoue scores with a body shot.
Inoue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Inoue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inoue misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Owens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Inoue.
Inoue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Owens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Inoue has one foot on Owens's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Owens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Owens misses the target.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Owens gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Inoue throws Owens to one side and escapes!
Kaiji Inoue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Owens on the side of the head.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Inoue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inoue has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens misses the jab.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inoue pinned against the cage. Inoue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inoue scores with a jab.
Kolbee Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inoue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inoue connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Owens.
Inoue connects with a jab.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Inoue had a free shot at his head there.
Inoue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Inoue throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Inoue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Inoue looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.#TD#
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Inoue to the ground. Owens is now in Inoue's guard.#ES2#
Inoue has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Owens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Inoue manages to break the clinch.
Inoue throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inoue throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inoue.
Owens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Inoue sprawls and moves away.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Inoue does no damage.
Owens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inoue is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Owens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inoue.#TD#
Owens looking to score a takedown here. Inoue is defending well but Owens drives through and ends up in Inoue's guard.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens controlling from the top position.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB#
Owens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Inoue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owens has Inoue in his guard.#REVB#
Inoue forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue 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#
Inoue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue connects with the punch.
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Inoue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Inoue.
Owens lands a body shot.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Owens as he connects with a hook.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Inoue scores with a hook.
Inoue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Owens is looking to wear down Inoue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Owens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inoue's guard.
Inoue being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Owens has an active guard here but Inoue has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Inoue tries to stand but can't do so whilst Owens controls his leg.
Inoue is pressing down on Owens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owens is holding on for now.
Owens tries to roll over but Inoue keeps him under control.
Inoue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Inoue controlling from mount. #T3#
Owens has given up his back here. Will Inoue look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Owens trying to control the position but Inoue manages to sink in the hooks.
Owens tries to escape but Inoue has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Inoue trying to control momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens trying to control the hands but Inoue breaks the grip.
Inoue doesn't have the hooks in and Owens manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoue is on top in guard. #REVB#
Owens striking off his back but it's not causing Inoue any problems. #SUB#
Owens looking for subs off his back but Inoue has passed one foot through into half guard.
Owens is looking for a sweep. Inoue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Inoue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inoue slips under a jab from Owens.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Inoue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owens doesn't seem phased though.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up with Inoue, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes Inoue against the cage but Inoue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Inoue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Inoue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inoue throws a sloppy body shot
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into Inoue's guard.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens distracts Inoue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Owens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens. #T1#
Owens throws a big elbow that misses.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Inoue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Inoue pushes Owens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Inoue connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Inoue there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Inoue lands a really nice looking cross but Owens seems unphased.
Owens stuns Inoue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Owens misses with a wild body shot.
Inoue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue blocks a jab.
Inoue slips under a jab from Owens.
Owens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inoue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Owens somewhat.
That kick from Inoue tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inoue throws a lazy uppercut
and Owens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Inoue lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Inoue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Inoue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Owens.
Owens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inoue slips a jab from Owens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inoue! But no joy.
Owens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inoue staying out of range there.
Owens misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Inoue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Owens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Inoue blocks a jab.
Owens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Inoue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inoue slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Inoue's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Inoue misses.
Owens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inoue circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Owens misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inoue, as that shot connected.
Owens throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Inoue does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Inoue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inoue lands with an overhand left.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Owens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inoue.
Good exchange - Inoue coming out on top.
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue scores with a jab.
Inoue connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Inoue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Owens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inoue was covering up waiting for the punch and Owens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Inoue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Owens is controlling him.
Owens is pushing down on Inoue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inoue is fighting to maintain full guard but Owens has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Owens is working for a kimura but Inoue is defending it quite comfortably.
Inoue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Owens looks to land a strike but Inoue avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Owens postures up.
Owens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owens trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.
Owens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Inoue being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Owens needs to keep his hands up - Inoue had a free shot at his head there.
Owens moves away from the strike by Inoue.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Inoue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Owens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Owens.
Inoue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inoue with a jab.
Inoue lands a jab.
Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Inoue sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inoue.#T3#
A cross from Inoue lands.
Inoue stuffs the takedown.
Inoue throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Inoue.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Inoue misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Owens throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Inoue.
Owens swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inoue.
Inoue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inoue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inoue scores with a nice head shot.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
A big left from Owens misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Inoue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens moves out of range of the body kick from Inoue.
Owens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Owens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inoue can pounce on him.
Owens misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Inoue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Owens scrambles back to his feet.
Inoue's corner calls for a 1-2. Inoue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
Owens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolbee Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue misses the jab.
Inoue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inoue throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Inoue does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inoue is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Inoue circles away and we're back to standing.
Inoue with a hook.
Owens slips under a jab from Inoue.
Inoue lands with an uppercut that bounces Owens off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Inoue is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Owens is looking to stall here but Inoue recovers full guard.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a strike but Inoue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Inoue looking to pass the guard.
Owens controls Inoue momentarily but Inoue frees himself.
Kaiji Inoue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inoue's guard. #REVR#
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens won't allow Inoue to sweep him here.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens is really struggling to control Inoue but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Inoue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
Owens wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Inoue sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Owens has an active guard here but Inoue has managed to pass into half guard.
Owens wants to improve his position but Inoue is controlling well. #SU2#
Inoue stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Owens to get to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inoue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Inoue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Inoue.
Inoue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens. Owens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Owens.
Inoue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue throws out a powerful jab.
Owens throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
Owens takes a swing at Inoue's ribcage but misses.
Inoue tries a quick counter leg kick but Owens is wise to it.
Kolbee Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inoue scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiji Inoue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inoue 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiji Inoue!
Kaiji Inoue is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kaiji Inoue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFC 25 - Owens vs. Rasmussen
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
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.#T1##TD#
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?#SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Rasmussen looking to control. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#R2#
Rasmussen misses the shot to the body.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
Rasmussen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Owens's guard. #REVB#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REF3#
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. #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.
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.#TD#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#REF3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD#
Rasmussen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
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.
#R4#
Rasmussen walks into a straight right hand from Owens.#TD#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #ROC#
Rasmussen is rocked!#T2#
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.#T3#
Owens looking to finish Rasmussen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasmussen!#SUB#
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.#T4#
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.'.

Event: WPFC 20 - Championship Prey
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Fuchs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuchs on the side of the head.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Owens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuchs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuchs scores with a one two! Owens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuchs pinned against the cage. Fuchs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fuchs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuchs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuchs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chase Fuchs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolbee Owens.
Owens lunges at Fuchs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuchs's hand.
Fuchs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuchs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuchs swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Owens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuchs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuchs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuchs is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Owens controls the position.#T1#
Fuchs is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fuchs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Owens is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuchs is defending well.
Fuchs is trying to buck Owens off.
Owens tries to advance to mount but Fuchs denies him.
Fuchs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owens asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
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.
Fuchs is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fuchs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fuchs wants to get back to his feet.
Fuchs being controlled for a moment.
Fuchs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Owens has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Owens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Owens has hold of Fuchs's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fuchs tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Owens cranks the arm and Fuchs screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fuchs, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kolbee Owens!
Kolbee Owens is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Kolbee Owens stared into the camera and said 'This guy is a young stud and a solid competitor, but I'm a grown man and too strong for these teenagers. I'm ready for whoever is next, but I need a new contract first! I need to get paid!'.

Event: WPFC 16 - Camacho vs. Fuchs 4
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Owens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Owens stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Owens landing with the ground and pound.
Owens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Owens sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Owens showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Owens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Owens getting side control.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Owens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Owens content to control rather than advance.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Owens with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva wants to hold on but Owens pushes him away.#SUB#
Owens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Owens's guard. A big mistake from Owens there, giving up the dominant position!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owens pulls Silva in to control the position. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Owens doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Silva paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Owens - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kolbee Owens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019

#R1#
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens blocks a jab.
Diemomd swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens slips a jab from Diemomd.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd wants to slow Owens down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Owens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diemomd's guard.
Owens content to stall in guard here.
Diemomd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Owens on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Owens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diemomd working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diemomd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diemomd tries to get out of the position.
Diemomd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Owens passes Diemomd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diemomd is trying to control but can't.
Diemomd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Diemomd tries to roll over but Owens keeps him under control.
Owens not doing much here. #SUB2#
Owens is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Diemomd is trying to control but Owens passes into side control! #SUB2#
Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diemomd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Owens content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Owens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diemomd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Owens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diemomd, who protects the arm well.
Owens lands some shots froms side control.
Diemomd wants to control but Owens postures up.
Owens is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diemomd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diemomd wants to get back to his feet but Owens is dominant here and he's now got Diemomd's back!#T4#
Owens has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diemomd's body.
Owens is continuing to stall.
Diemomd is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Owens has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Diemomd! Can he survive? No! He's out! Owens 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 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kolbee Owens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Owens throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Roberts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Owens has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts counters with a series of strikes. Owens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rick Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolbee Owens.#TD2#
Owens scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Owens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts 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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens postures up. #T2#
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Owens defends well.
Owens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts 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.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Owens lands a couple of digs.
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.
It looks like Owens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Owens throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts throws a big counter combination but Owens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens feints the counter takedown.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Owens tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Roberts misses the target.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Roberts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Roberts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Owens has passed into half guard!
Owens is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Owens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Owens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
Still in half guard, Owens seems content to control.
Roberts tries to roll over but Owens keeps him under control.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Owens is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well. #SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Owens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Owens.
Owens stalling. #SUB2#
Owens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Owens. #T3##SUB2#
Owens is looking for a kimura here.
Owens wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Owens controlling the action here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owens content to stall in guard here.
Kolbee Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Owens controlling from the top position.
Owens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Owens darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Owens into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Roberts misses the target.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rick Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolbee Owens.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Roberts.
Nice jab there from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Owens. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Owens tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Roberts misses #TD2#
and Owens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Owens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Roberts 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Owens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Owens cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Owens advances position into side control!
Roberts tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.#SUB2#
Owens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Owens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Roberts seems a little lost for a moment, as Owens dominates the positioning.#T3#
Owens landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Owens is controlling the pace. #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.#SUB#
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Owens lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kolbee Owens.
I think Owens 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolbee Owens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Kizota bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Owens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kizota throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kizota working away.
Kizota is chipping away with strikes.
Kizota misses with the ground and pound.
Kizota 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.
Owens isn't going anywhere.
Kizota tries to score with some ground and pound. Owens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kizota throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kizota throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Owens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Owens.
Owens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kizota throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely.
Kizota scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kizota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owens trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Kizota stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Owens has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kizota manages to get his head free but now Owens has transitioned to an armbar! Kizota grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Owens! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolbee Owens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Owens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Madureira is out of range and Owens settles back down.
Madureira is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Owens looking to score a takedown here. Madureira is defending well but Owens drives through and ends up in Madureira's guard.
Owens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madureira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madureira tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens works over Madureira with some ground and pound from guard.
Owens is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Owens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Owens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Owens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Owens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Owens stands and throws Madureira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Owens taking a breather here.
Owens in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Owens takes a little break here. Madureira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Owens is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Madureira is trying to escape and Owens transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Madureira is forced to tap! Nice work there by Owens! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolbee Owens!

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