PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by Boom!. Greg Owens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fighter
vs
Owens

182 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Pandemic Los Angeles [CBK]
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Owens!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owens.
Owens lands with an overhand left.
Owens throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Owens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Owens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Owens duly obliges.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens scores with a jab.

Fighter drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fighter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fighter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fighter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Owens keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Owens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
Owens wanted to stand there but Fighter had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.

Fighter working for submissions but it's allowed Owens to get to half guard.
Fighter manages to get to full guard.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owens wanted to stand there but Fighter had control of the position.
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter is working hard here to advance position.
Fighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fighter working for a triangle but Owens defends it easily.
Owens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens wants to get up but he can't break Fighter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fighter has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.
Owens wanted to stand there but Fighter had control of the position.
Owens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Owens wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying to keep Fighter in close.

Fighter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Owens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Owens has escaped and now he's on top!

Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Owens passes into half guard.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Owens is pressing down on Fighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fighter is holding on for now.
Fighter works his way to full guard. Good work.

Fighter has an active guard here but Owens has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fighter.

Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Owens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Owens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Owens defends well.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Fighter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Owens.

Fighter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owens controlling the position.
Fighter pushes down on Owens's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fighter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Owens is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owens is looking to escape.
Owens is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is positioning himself well to prevent Fighter advancing to mount.

Fighter seems to be working for a kimura but Owens defends the submission attempt.
Fighter working Owens over with strikes.

Fighter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fighter moves into full mount! Owens won't be happy about that!

Owens defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fighter.
Owens tries to lock up and control but Fighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Fighter looking for a guillotine from mount but Owens is having none of it.
Owens is trying desperately to improve position.
Fighter throwing strikes here but Owens is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fighter misses with a head shot.
Fighter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Owens's face.
Owens is bucking up trying to escape but Fighter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fighter throwing strikes here but Owens is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Owens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Owens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Fighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Owens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.

Fighter is looking for a kimura here.
Owens is trying to get back to full guard.
Owens looks like he's trying to stand up.

Fighter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.
Fighter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Fighter seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Owens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Fighter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter somewhat.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Fighter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens misses with a low kick.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owens lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Owens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Fighter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fighter is looking for a kimura here.
Owens is trying to maintain the position but Fighter is very close to passing his half guard.
Fighter throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Owens is retaining full guard.
Owens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fighter throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Owens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owens tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owens to the ground. Owens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Owens.
Greg Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Owens.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owens tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owens to the ground. Owens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owens connects with a jab.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.
Owens with a jab.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owens thows a body shot but no joy.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Ultimate Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter fails with the takedown.
Owens lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fails with the takedown.
Owens's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Owens duly obliges.
Owens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Owens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Owens tries to hold on but Fighter postures up.
Owens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Owens tries to hold on but Fighter postures up.

Fighter working for a guillotine from mount but Owens is in no mood to give up.
Greg Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to hold on but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.

Fighter working for a guillotine from mount but Owens is in no mood to give up.

Fighter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Owens has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Fighter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Owens has worked his arm free - good work by Owens!
Fighter prevents Owens from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ultimate Fighter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter, 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 Sam Margolis 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... Ultimate Fighter!