|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xander might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nice to Meet Me. Owens has chosen Justice - Gensis † as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
165 cm
25
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Xander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Owens!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens drives through and clinches with Xander against the cage.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Xander is looking to improve his position.
Xander is defending against the submission attempts here by Owens.
Xander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Owens is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Owens is keen to just control but Xander is a slippery customer.
Xander trying to control here.
Xander is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xander actively working from the bottom here.
Xander actively working from the bottom here.
Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Owens working away.
Owens wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Xander tries to improve position but can't.
Owens swings around for an armbar but Xander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Owens's guard.
Xander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xander has gone for a leg lock! Owens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xander's guard.
Owens tries to stand but Xander is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens passes Xander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Owens is pressing down on Xander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xander is holding on for now.
Xander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owens trying to control from half guard but Xander is working away.
Xander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Owens prevents Xander from improving his position.
Xander wants to control but Owens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owens seems to be working for a kimura but Xander defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to take a breather but Xander is having none of it.
Xander trying to control here.
Owens wants to take a breather but Xander is having none of it.
Xander won't allow Owens to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Owens dominated that round.
That's time! Xander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xander tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xander is looking to improve his position.
Xander looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is looking to advance position but Xander won't allow it.
Xander actively working from the bottom here.
Xander is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Xander is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xander sees it coming and defends easily.
Owens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Xander reverses the position - he's now on top in Owens's guard.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily.
Xander won't allow Owens to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xander stays in close to Owens's body and controls the position.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Xander from controlling successfully.
Xander controlling from the top position.
Xander trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xander clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.
Xander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Owens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander is not content to let Owens control the position.
Xander wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Owens wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Xander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owens passes Xander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Xander sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Owens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xander looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xander looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xander!
Xander goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owens has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Xander but great work by Owens.
You can see the frustration on Xander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xander is working hard here to advance position.
Owens trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Xander throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Owens trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Xander tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.
Xander sneaks back into half guard.
Xander actively working from the bottom here.
Owens is trying to control the action in half guard but Xander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xander punching from the bottom.
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xander is looking to control Owens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xander avoid being mounted?
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
Robbie Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xander wants a takedown but no success here.
Owens wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xander to the mat! Xander manages to get full guard.
Xander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Owens escapes and throws Xander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Owens. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
Charlie Xander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xander gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owens is trying to control. Xander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Owens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xander!
Owens trying to control but Xander is having none of it.
Xander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Owens!
After the fight, Robbie Owens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Charlie Xander stepped up to the mic, saying 'Robbie Owens was the better fighter tonight and deserved the win. I'll get back to my training and work my arse off until I get that gold.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
