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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between I Own You (ranked 1424 p4p, 167 weight class) and Dean Pritchard (ranked 1875 p4p, 223 weight class). You comes to the ring accompanied by Own You. Dean Pritchard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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148 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Own You!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
It looks like I Own You has been cut.
Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and You moves out of range easily.
You closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pritchard circles away.
You changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pritchard tries to avoid it but You manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pritchard to the ground. Pritchard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
You checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by You or perhaps it was just good defense by Pritchard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Own You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pritchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pritchard can do anything to dispel that myth.
You works over Pritchard with some ground and pound from guard.
You throws a big elbow that misses.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
You 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.
You postures up in Pritchard's guard and throws a big left but Pritchard blocks it.
You throws a big elbow that misses.
You sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pritchard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as You accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pritchard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
You is looking to work some ground and pound but Pritchard has wrist control.
You chips away with some ground and pound.
Pritchard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
You trying to control but Pritchard is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that You has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You throwing strikes from guard but Pritchard blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
You looking to sit in guard and control but Pritchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
You wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pritchard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. You swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pritchard wanted to stand there but You had control of the position.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pritchard manages to get himself to full guard.
You working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from You.
You trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pritchard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard wants to control from the top but You keeps moving.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pritchard manages to get himself to full guard.
You working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
You is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pritchard wants to sweep here but You controlling him for the moment.
You wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
You throws an elbow that misses. Pritchard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in You's guard. Nice move by Pritchard!
You is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pritchard manages to get himself to full guard.
You keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pritchard's head.
You is looking to work some ground and pound but Pritchard has wrist control.
You postures up and lands a big shot to Pritchard's brow.
You wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
Pritchard controlling the position.
Pritchard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pritchard tries to stand but can't do so whilst You controls his leg.
You is looking for a sweep. Pritchard 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.
That was a close round but I would say that I Own You will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on I Own You's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as You blocks the low kick.
Pritchard tries a low kick but You avoids it.
You looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
You might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells You's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
You is working Pritchard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
You postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard wants to stand but You is controlling the position.
You throws a big elbow that misses.
Pritchard has momentary wrist control but You slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You stopping the sweep attempt from Pritchard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pritchard is on top in guard.
You has Pritchard pulled in close to control his posture.
Pritchard trying to control but You is working from the bottom.
Pritchard is looking to stand up but You won't let him.
Pritchard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
You looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pritchard throwing strikes but missing.
You has a closed guard, preventing Pritchard from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You is looking for a triangle but Pritchard pushes his legs off easily.
You looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pritchard postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
You tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pritchard defends well and You ends up having to push Pritchard into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
You fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
You backing away here, and Pritchard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pritchard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pritchard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pritchard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as You is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Own You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pritchard wants to stand up but You is controlling him.
Pritchard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You tries to free his leg and advance position but Pritchard is retaining full guard.
Pritchard keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pritchard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
You engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
You wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
You throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
You throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
You won't allow Pritchard to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pritchard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
You takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pritchard gets caught napping as You dives in and scores a takedown. Pritchard manages to retain guard.
You trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from You.
Pritchard keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.
I Own You overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
Pritchard is trying to hold You in close to prevent damage but You has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that I Own You will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on I Own You's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
You decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
You working the head and body with strikes.
You with the ground and pound but Pritchard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
You working some strikes from top position.
Pritchard being controlled here, momentarily.
You throwing strikes from guard but Pritchard blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pritchard wants to get back to his feet but You is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
You working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
You throws a big right hand that misses.
You stands up over Pritchard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
You scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
You looking to sit in guard and control but Pritchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
You has a closed guard, preventing Pritchard from standing up.
You trying to control the position.
You wants to sweep here but Pritchard controlling him for the moment.
Pritchard tries to stand but You is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You wants to sweep here but Pritchard controlling him for the moment.
You is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pritchard stands up from You's guard - Pritchard perhaps looking for a knockout.
You shoots in for a double leg but Pritchard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
You moves out of range of the leg kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard punishes You's body with a nice straight punch.
Pritchard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
You shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pritchard as he avoids it easily.
You shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pritchard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Own You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pritchard can pounce on him.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Pritchard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pritchard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and You has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
You shoots and misses
and Pritchard counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pritchard.
A good leg kick by Pritchard.
Dean Pritchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pritchard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
You shoots in for a takedown but Pritchard shows good takedown defense.
You shoots in but Pritchard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid body kick from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends You to the canvas! Pritchard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Pritchard!
Dean Pritchard is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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