Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Evolution 1
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Owens misses with a kick to the body
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Owens moves away from the strike by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens is looking to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Owens! But no joy.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens misses with a body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a push kick but Owens slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land.
Owens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a knee to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
Owens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a shot to the body.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is controlling the position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owens blocks a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Owens clinches. #T2#
Owens lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski closes the distance and clinches.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
Owens looking to stall.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body shot.
Owens tries to break free but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him back against the cage.
Owens lands a body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Owens throws a right and a left that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's target.
A big left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Despite the aggression on Owens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Owens misses with a double jab
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a two punch combo.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Owens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Owens's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a nice body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a push kick.#T4##CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owens in his tracks.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Grant Owens's cut even more.
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owens scores with a one two! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into the clinch.
Owens stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Owens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with the combination.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range as Owens throws a body kick.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a double jab
and Owens counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches up against the cage.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has him pressed against the cage.
Owens blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens tries a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
Owens just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a head kick by Owens. #T2#
Owens throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to break the clinch.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a slapping body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski catches Owens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Owens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#The cut above Grant Owens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Owens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range of the body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Owens throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. #CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
A short left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Owens.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens throws a leg kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Owens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Owens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Owens is rocked!#CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into the clinch.
Owens misses with some punches. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owens slips a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Owens throws a head kick that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski semi-blocks.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Owens thuds his right hand into Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grant Owens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Owens.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owens swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Owens has time to react.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Owens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Owens.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a wild body shot.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#Grant Owens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
Owens defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Owens seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight left.
Owens wants to clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps it at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Owens avoids the body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski and move into the clinch position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Owens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the head kick by Owens.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.#T3#
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands the left hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Grant Owens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
A relieved looking Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Francis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Francis slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Francis moves into the clinch.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Owens.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens blocking some punches.
Owens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Owens tries to work over Francis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens is working Francis over against the cage.
Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis working aggressively here.
Owens misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Owens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owens just leaning against Francis, taking a breather.
Owens blocks an uppercut.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Francis has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Owens is trying to break free.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow. #BC#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Francis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Francis misses with a head kick.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis misses with a head kick.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Owens blocks a leg kick.
Owens tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Owens blocks it well.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends Owens's belly button to the back.#T3#
Francis keeps Owens at a distance using the push kick.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Francis.
Owens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Owens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Roman Francis has been cut.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Francis blocks the body kick.
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Francis dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Francis blocks a head kick by Owens.
Francis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Francis.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Francis punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Owens has Francis up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Owens clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Francis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Owens clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Owens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Owens wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Grant Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Owens moves out of range as Francis throws a body kick.
Owens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roman Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Owens tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Francis tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Roman Francis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Francis throws a fast counter high kick but Owens manages to duck under it in time.
Owens scores with a head kick.
Francis lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Owens clinches up with Francis and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis digs a right hand into Owens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owens's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
Owens lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens prevents a body shot from Francis. #T2#
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
Francis tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Francis has him pressed against the cage.
Owens wants to break free but Francis has control.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Francis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.#CL#
Owens moves into the clinch.
Francis blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Francis scores with a jab to the body.
Francis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens is looking for a counter combo.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Francis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Owens is out of range.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
It looked like Owens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Francis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Francis. #BC#
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Francis throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range. #CL2#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roman Francis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Francis.
A head kick from Francis lands but Owens takes it in his stride.
Owens throws a series of punches but Francis avoids them all with ease.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
We've been told by Owens's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Francis tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Owens.
Francis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Owens throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
Francis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Owens is out of range and Francis settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
A head kick by Francis misses
and Owens counters with a one-two to the body.
Francis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Owens rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Francis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Owens is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis throws a push kick but Owens slaps the foot to one side.
Owens tries to clinch up but Francis circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Owens wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Francis throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Owens blocks a head kick by Francis.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Owens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Francis takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Owens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owens.
Owens tries to clinch up.#KD#
Owens lands a big head kick that sends Francis tumbling to the mat! Owens takes a step backwards and waves Francis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Francis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens wants to clinch.#T3#
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francis seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis avoids the head kick by Owens.
No joy there for Owens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Owens! Francis is backing up but he can't get away as Owens lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Francis and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Owens!
Grant Owens decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Owens misses with a head kick.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Fish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Owens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Owens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Owens with the inside leg kick.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Fish coming out on top.
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!
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fish throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range. #TD#
Fish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fish is in Owens's guard.
Fish with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment.
Fish postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
Owens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Owens has a closed guard, preventing Fish from standing up.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fish throws a strike but Owens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fish wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment. #T2##ES#
Fish has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Owens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fish works the jab nicely.
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Owens should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish jabs Owens right on the nose. Owens blinks but takes it well.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fish scores with a jab. Owens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish lunges at Owens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Owens's hand.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Fish and move into the clinch position.
Fish throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Owens throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Fish thumps Owens with a low kick.#T3#
Fish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot lands for Owens.
Fish tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Owens moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fish misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fish is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him.
Fish is trying to break free.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Fish. #BC#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens slips a jab from Fish.
Owens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
Owens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Owens throws a front kick aimed at Fish's knee but Fish avoids it well.
Owens checks a leg kick.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Owens throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fish.
Owens swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fish is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fish dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish 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.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish needs to keep his hands up - Owens had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Owens slips a straight right by Fish.
Owens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Jim Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
Owens slips a jab from Fish.
Fish misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fish.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Owens ducks right into an uppercut from Fish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Owens tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Owens's hands.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Owens.
Owens is looking to score with low kicks.
As Owens tries to get set, Fish tries to push him back and clinch up but Owens manages to avoid the attempt.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
Owens wants to land a leg kick but Fish is out of range. #KD2#
Owens lands a big head kick that sends Fish tumbling to the mat! Owens takes a step backwards and waves Fish back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a left and a right... And another left! Fish is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Owens!

Event: RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Owens misses #TD#
and Kaspersky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Owens's guard.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily.
Owens pulls Kaspersky in to control the position.
Owens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Kaspersky postures up and lands a big shot to Owens's brow.
Kaspersky 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kaspersky pulls Owens in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky'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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaspersky pulls Owens in close to his closed guard and prevents Owens from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kaspersky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaspersky controlling the action here.
Kaspersky throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens is not content to let Kaspersky control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owens can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Kaspersky stalling.
Owens has hold of Kaspersky's hands but Kaspersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Owens gets back to full guard.
Kaspersky stands up over Owens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaspersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Kaspersky postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Owens can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaspersky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaspersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Owens throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Kaspersky with that takedown attempt.
Kaspersky cracks Owens with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Owens misses #TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaspersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Owens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky is thwarting Owens's attempts to control the position.
Owens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Kaspersky throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.
Kaspersky working Owens over with strikes.
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaspersky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kaspersky managing to control the position.
Kaspersky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.
Owens is looking to stand up but Kaspersky isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaspersky passes Owens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaspersky is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Owens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Owens.
Owens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaspersky 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens wants to stand and escape but Kaspersky is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaspersky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owens can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaspersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspersky misses with the ground and pound.
Kaspersky landing strikes.
Kaspersky wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky misses with the ground and pound.
Owens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Owens being controlled for a moment.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaspersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Owens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kaspersky controls the position from side control.
Owens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Grant Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaspersky controls the position.
Kaspersky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kaspersky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owens throws a nice looking combination but Kaspersky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Owens blocks a jab.
Kaspersky sets himself, and Owens steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaspersky avoids it this time.
Owens with a nice calf kick.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspersky moves away.
Kaspersky connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaspersky checks a leg kick.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaspersky throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaspersky connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Owens misses.
Kaspersky attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.
Grant Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.
Owens wants to counter with a clinch but Kaspersky pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaspersky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
Nikolai Kaspersky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.#CUT#It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
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 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Nurmagomedov's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Owens throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #T1#
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Owens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick. Nurmagomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Owens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Owens tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Owens throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#That has opened up Grant Owens's cut even more.
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!
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands with a slapping head kick.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Owens thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Owens throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Owens misses with a looping right.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owens's head backwards.
Crunch! Owens slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
A low kick lands for Owens.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Owens moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Owens finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Owens slips under a jab.
Owens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov blocks it well.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Owens misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whack! Owens lands a heavy head kick that drops Nurmagomedov. The ref tackles Owens to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nurmagomedov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Grant Owens!

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Kelly slips under a jab.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Owens is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Owens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Owens tries to get out of the position.
Owens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kelly misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Owens struggling a bit here.
Owens dodges the ground and pound from Kelly.
An elbow from Kelly crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens is trying to improve his position.
Kelly creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Owens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Kelly fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kelly lands a few punches from side control.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Owens is trying to get back to half guard.
Owens is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McGrady FT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kelly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kelly working the ground and pound but Owens is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Kelly postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3##SUB2#
Kelly swings around for an armbar but Owens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kelly's guard.
Kelly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Owens sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kelly doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Owens 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 Kelly - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Kelly!
Our winner, Robert Kelly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Kurokawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Kurokawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurokawa avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick. Kurokawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kurokawa takes one to the chin there.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Kurokawa misses its target.
Owens scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurokawa throws a big shot that misses.
Owens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owens thumps Kurokawa with a low kick.
A head kick by Owens misses #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Kurokawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Kurokawa wants to free his trapped foot but Owens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurokawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kurokawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kurokawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurokawa 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.
Kurokawa is keen to just control but Owens is a slippery customer.
Kurokawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Owens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurokawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurokawa wants to pass to mount but Owens is defending the position.
Kurokawa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kurokawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurokawa.
Kurokawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Owens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurokawa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Owens won't allow Kurokawa to pass to mount.
Kurokawa trying to control from half guard but Owens is working away.
Owens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owens is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Owens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurokawa is keen to just control but Owens is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurokawa.
Kurokawa tries for a takedown but Owens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Owens throws a nice head kick!
Owens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Owens misses with the combination.
Kurokawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Owens. That one must have hurt.
Kurokawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurokawa walks into a straight right hand from Owens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurokawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kurokawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Owens.
Owens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurokawa. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Owens 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#
A low kick lands for Owens.
Owens lunges at Kurokawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurokawa's hand.
Owens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurokawa ducks right into an uppercut from Owens.
Owens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kurokawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owens can pounce on him.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurokawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurokawa avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from 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!
Kurokawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Owens. That snapped Kurokawa's head back.
Owens lands with a right that hurts Kurokawa. Kurokawa looks to clinch but Owens throws a short knee that drops Kurokawa. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Grant Owens!

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Owens throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Owens was looking to counter with a kick there.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Owens is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owens throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Owens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.#T1#
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Owens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Owens leaves Thibodeaux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Owens misses.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Owens delivers a nice body kick.
Owens misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action. #BC#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A low kick from Owens is predictable there
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thibodeaux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Thibodeaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grant Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Owens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owens wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Owens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owens tries to counter by clinching up but Thibodeaux breaks away and moves out of range.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Owens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range and Owens settles back down.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Owens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.#CUT#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Owens. Owens obviously looking to wear him down.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Thibodeaux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Owens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Thibodeaux gets full guard.
Thibodeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurenz Thibodeaux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owens tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux moves his leg out of the way.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
Grant Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Owens.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Owens misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Owens.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike. #T1##BC#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens works over Thibodeaux's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Owens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owens, as that shot connected.
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 throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owens throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thibodeaux.
Owens swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#T2#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Owens! Thibodeaux is backing up but he can't get away as Owens lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Thibodeaux and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Owens!

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