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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Owen looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilder lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.
Owen has a takedown stuffed.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder with a hook.
Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Owen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wilder lands a right hand from hell, dropping Owen. Wilder pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Wilder!
Sam Owen spoke after the fight, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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Event:
UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Owen seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.
Owen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Akimbo Spice Chai Jr has been cut.
Chai Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Owen takes a step back to recover.
Owen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Owen.
Owen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Chai Jr.
Owen throws a leg kick
enabling Chai Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Owen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Owen with a mighty uppercut! Owen falls back against the cage and Chai Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Owen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chai Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
After winning the bout, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Sam Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Owen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jenkins throws a hook but Owen blocks it.
Owen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owen.
Owen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Owen misses.
Owen misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owen.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Owen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Jenkins stalks Owen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Owen's face. Owen staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Owen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owen lands in his opponent's guard.
Owen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.#T1#
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owen throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Owen looking for a sweep. Not yet Owen, not yet.
Owen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Owen keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Owen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Owen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Owen pushing down on Jenkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Owen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jenkins!
Owen dominating with strikes here.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Owen landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Schoonie Jenkins has been cut.#T3#
Jenkins wants to control but Owen is having none of it.
Owen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Owen isn't that keen on the idea.
Owen breaks from Jenkins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Owen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Owen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Owen tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
Owen landing shots from mount. #T4#
Jenkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Owen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jenkins! More shots from Owen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Owen!
Sam Owen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Zayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Alostor Zayne has been cut.
Zayne lands a nice shot that snaps Owen's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.#CL2#
Owen has Zayne up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Zayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owen moves away from the strike by Zayne.
Zayne misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Owen pushes Zayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Zayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Owen won't allow it.
Zayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Owen won't allow it.
Owen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Owen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zayne wants to get up but he can't break Owen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Owen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Owen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zayne stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Owen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zayne.
Owen wants to sweep here but Zayne controlling him for the moment.
Owen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zayne's guard. #REVB#
Owen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zayne is keeping the position for now.
Zayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owen.
Owen won't allow Zayne to get back to his feet.
Owen trying to control but Zayne is working from the bottom. #T2#
Zayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Owen is controlling him.
Owen throws a big elbow that misses.
Zayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Owen on the ground.
Zayne keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zayne keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass.
Zayne wants to stand up but Owen is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zayne is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zayne avoids the head kick by Owen.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zayne manages to avoid it.
Owen moves out of range as Zayne strikes.
Owen throws a push kick but Zayne slaps the foot to one side.
Zayne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zayne. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owen tries a quick counter leg kick but Zayne is wise to it.
Zayne blocks a leg kick.
Zayne throws an overhand right that lands on Owen's shoulder, as Owen tries to avoid the shot.
Owen misses with a head kick.
Zayne is looking to counter punch.
Owen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zayne slips under a jab.
Owen throws a leg kick that misses.
Owen takes a swing at Zayne's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab by Zayne.
Jab by Owen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zayne misses the shot to the body.
Owen feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Zayne drops Owen with a huge uppercut! Owen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zayne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alostor Zayne!
Sam Owen spoke after the fight, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Ayuba avoids the body shot from Owen.
Ayuba lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.
Ayuba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Owen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ayuba's guard.
Owen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Owen wants to control from the top but Ayuba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayuba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owen advances position into side control!
Owen working the ground and pound from side control.
Owen is staying tight to Ayuba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Owen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Owen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Owen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ayuba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Ayuba is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Owen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ayuba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Owen.
Ayuba tries to escape but Owen is in control.
Owen scoring with punches from side control.
Ayuba is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Owen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ayuba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Owen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Ayuba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Owen lands a few punches from side control.
Ayuba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Owen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ayuba is not content to let Owen control the position. #SUB2#
Owen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ayuba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Owen.
#T3#
Ayuba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Owen connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Owen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ayuba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ayuba is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Owen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Owen working the ground and pound.
Owen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ayuba is not content to let Owen control the position. #SUB2#
Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ayuba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Owen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ayuba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Owen landing a few strikes.
Owen wants to control but Ayuba is keeping him busy.
Ayuba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Owen connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayuba is not content to let Owen control the position.
Owen working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Owen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Owen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ayuba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Owen on the side of the head.
Owen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ayuba works over Owen's head and body with a nice combination.
Omari Ayuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayuba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owen feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Ayuba's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Owen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ayuba.
Owen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ayuba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owen.
Owen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ayuba defends it well.
Ayuba throws a hook but Owen avoids it easily.
Ayuba takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Owen - that's a beauty! Ayuba is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Owen can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Owen!
A relieved looking Sam Owen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAH 83
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Owen lands with a hook. Snake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Owen misses with a few strikes there.
David Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Snake is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Owen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Owen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Owen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snake's head.
Owen controlling from the top position.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owen cracks Snake with a solid left hand.
Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Snake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Snake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake is letting Owen control him for a moment. #T1#
Owen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Owen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Owen working the ground and pound.
Owen controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen working away.#T2#
Owen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Snake should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Owen taking a breather here.
Snake can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Snake is defending well. #T3#
Snake struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Owen landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face as Owen controls the position.
Owen landing a few strikes. #T4#
Snake wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Owen taking a breather here.
Owen scoring with punches from side control.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snake is not content to let Owen control the position. #SUB#
Owen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Owen but great work by Snake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Owen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Owen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Snake wants to clinch.
Snake takes a swing at Owen's ribcage but misses.
Snake misses with an uppercut.
Snake throws a sloppy head kick and Owen moves out of range easily. #KD#
Owen cracks Snake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Owen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Snake to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like David Snake has been cut.
Snake bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Owen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Snake falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Snake was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Owen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Owen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Stamatis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stamatis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Owen misses with a straight right.
Owen slips under a jab.
Owen slips under a jab from Stamatis.
A little feinted left hand from Owen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stamatis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stamatis sprawls and moves away.
Stamatis just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stamatis.
Stamatis lands a nice shot to the body.
Owen ducks under a wild hook from Stamatis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stamatis!
#CUT2#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.
Owen misses with a head kick.
Stamatis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamatis jabs Owen right on the nose. Owen blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Stamatis lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Owen out cold! Owen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandros Stamatis!
After the fight, Alexandros Stamatis 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.
Sam Owen was interviewed post fight and said 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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Event:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Adiwang Leetoh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Owen shoots in but no luck this time.
Leetoh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Leetoh pushes him off.#CL#
Leetoh clinches up with Owen and pushes him back against the cage.
Leetoh tries to score a body lock takedown but Owen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Owen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leetoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Leetoh stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Owen controls Leetoh momentarily but Leetoh frees himself. #SUB2#
Leetoh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leetoh has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #T1#
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leetoh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leetoh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leetoh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leetoh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (0) Owen
Leetoh is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leetoh trying to control the position but Owen is working away. #SUB#
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Owen can't do much from the bottom here.
Owen is looking for a sweep.
Leetoh working away.
Leetoh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Owen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Owen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (3) vs (2) Owen
Leetoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leetoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owen is one step ahead there.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
Leetoh working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Leetoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Owen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (5) Owen#SUB2#
Leetoh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Owen. #SUB2#
Owen is working for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Owen wants to finish this one by submission but Leetoh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Owen.
Leetoh is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Owen has hold of Leetoh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leetoh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Owen looking to control but Leetoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leetoh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leetoh trying to control but Owen postures up.
Owen trying to mount his opponent but Leetoh defends it.
Leetoh wants to get back to full guard.
Owen is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Owen wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving. #T5#
Leetoh being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh is trying to control the position but Owen postures up.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh trying to control the position.
Owen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (8) Owen#SUB2#
Owen tries for a kimura but Leetoh is defending well. #SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face as Owen controls the position.
Owen wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy. #T6#
Leetoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Owen is staying tight to Leetoh's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leetoh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leetoh is not content to let Owen control the position.
Leetoh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owen's best efforts.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leetoh is staying active underneath Owen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leetoh trying to control from the bottom.
Owen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (11) Owen
Owen is looking to take a break and control but Leetoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Leetoh struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Leetoh is defending well. #SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leetoh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leetoh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Owen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leetoh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Leetoh manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Owen seems to be looking for submissions.
Leetoh trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Owen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leetoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
Owen won't allow Leetoh to sweep him here.
Leetoh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (5) vs (11) Owen#SUB#
Leetoh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Leetoh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leetoh passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (8) vs (11) Owen
Owen is not content to let Leetoh control the position.
Owen is trying to improve his position.
Leetoh working away.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Owen gets back to half guard.
Owen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leetoh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Owen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Owen wants to control but Leetoh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Leetoh.
Owen gets full guard.
Leetoh sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Owen looking to control.
Leetoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leetoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leetoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh passes Owen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Leetoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Owen wants to improve his position but Leetoh is controlling well.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12##SUB2#
Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leetoh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leetoh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leetoh (8) vs (15) Owen#SUB2#
Owen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leetoh is defending well though. Owen let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Owen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leetoh is defending well though. Owen let's go of the attempt for now.
Leetoh wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Owen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leetoh tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Leetoh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Owen's arms. #SUB2#
Leetoh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Owen gets his way!
#T13#
Leetoh is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Owen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leetoh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leetoh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Leetoh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leetoh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Leetoh tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
Owen biding his time, controlling Leetoh. #SUB2#
Owen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leetoh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T14#
Leetoh trying to control the hands but Owen won't let him. #SUB2#
Leetoh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Owen's arms.
Leetoh rolls, trying to escape but Owen keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Leetoh showing good submission defense here.
Owen has the hooks in. Leetoh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Owen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Leetoh is doing well to defend. Owen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Leetoh is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Adiwang Leetoh was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mark Jackacy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackacy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Owen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackacy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jackacy instigates a clinch.
Jackacy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Jackacy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackacy (2) vs (0) Owen
Jackacy trying to pass the guard but Owen defending well.
Owen is trying to control but can't.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Jackacy has control of the leg.
Jackacy is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen tries to get to full guard but Jackacy has control of the leg.
Jackacy trying to control from half guard but Owen is working away. #SUB#
Jackacy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom.
Jackacy is taking a breather. Owen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackacy is trying to control the action in half guard but Owen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Owen gets back to full guard.
Jackacy stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.#SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackacy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackacy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackacy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Owen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackacy trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen wants to sweep but no luck.
Owen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Jackacy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Jackacy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jackacy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackacy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owen has his hands on Jackacy's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackacy is aware though and is defending well.
Owen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jackacy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackacy tries to free his leg and advance position but Owen is retaining full guard.
Jackacy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackacy postures up.
#T3#
Jackacy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackacy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owen is controlling Jackacy's posture.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Jackacy from controlling successfully.
Owen seems keen to control Jackacy's posture.
Owen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (2) vs (2) Owen#SUB#
Jackacy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackacy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackacy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Jackacy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackacy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackacy, not yet.
Jackacy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jackacy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owen wants to pass the guard but Jackacy is keeping the position.
Owen stays in close to Jackacy's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Jackacy working for a triangle but Owen defends it easily.
Owen trying to control but Jackacy is working from the bottom.
Jackacy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (4) vs (2) Owen
Owen controlling Jackacy's posture. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackacy defends well.
Owen trying to control the position.
Owen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackacy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Owen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackacy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackacy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Owen is tightening it up a little... Jackacy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackacy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackacy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Owen!
After the big win, Sam Owen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Mark Jackacy was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Owen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Owen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howell is trying to keep an underhook but Owen manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Owen
Howell is looking for a sweep. Owen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Owen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howell defend it? Owen steps over the head and cranks it - Howell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Sleon pushes him off.
Sam Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sleon.
Owen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sleon defends well and Owen ends up having to push Sleon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleon is defending well for now.
Owen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sleon avoids the damage to the body.
Sleon trying to land knees to the body.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Sleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Owen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sleon avoids it.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Edward Sleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Sleon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owen to keep the fight standing.
Sleon avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Owen tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleon is defending well for now.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen avoiding damage as Sleon throws knees to the body.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sleon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sleon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owen avoids it.
Sleon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
#T2#
Sleon trying to land knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Sleon goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen misses with a low kick.
Sleon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Owen misses with a low kick as Sleon jumps back.
Sleon misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Owen misses.
Sleon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Owen motions for Sleon to come forward. Owen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Owen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Sleon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owen to the ground. Sleon is now in Owen's guard.
Owen wants to sweep here but Sleon controlling him for the moment.
Owen being controlled here, momentarily.
Owen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Owen looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Owen keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Sleon.
I think Sleon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Edward Sleon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sam Owen!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Owen throws a looping overhand right but Siddika ducks down to avoid it.
Siddika misses with a looping right.#KD#
Owen scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Siddika to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#Siddika is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abdul Siddika has been cut.
Owen throws a wild body kick that Siddika sees coming a mile off.
Siddika is still on wobbly legs! Can Owen finish him?#CL#
Owen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siddika dodges an elbow strike from Owen.
Owen breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Siddika with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Siddika looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Siddika get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sam Owen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Owen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nozadzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nozadzi moves into range and clinches up with Owen.
Nozadzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Nozadzi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Owen up, before dumping him to the ground. Owen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Owen
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Owen's guard.
Owen is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Owen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Owen#SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Owen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nozadzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nozadzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nozadzi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Owen
Nozadzi working away.#SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozadzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Nozadzi is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owen defends it well. #SUB#
Nozadzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Owen
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Owen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Owen
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Owen looking for a sweep. Not yet Owen, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Owen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Owen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Owen pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi postures up.
Owen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (6) Owen
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Nozadzi is trying to keep Owen in close.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.
Owen wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position.
Owen trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owen to get the leverage.
Owen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Owen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owen defends it easily.#SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
#T11#
Owen wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (9) Owen
Owen staying calm.#SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Nozadzi is right now. #T12##SUB2#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nozadzi is defending well.
Owen working away.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Owen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (9) Owen
Owen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Owen is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nozadzi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Owen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Owen's back as he tries to escape.
Owen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Owen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (11) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nozadzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Nozadzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (11) Owen
Owen 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.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (13) Owen#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sam Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Owen gets a clinch.
Almeda has Owen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Owen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Owen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Almeda prevents it.
Almeda tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
Almeda tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayilton Almeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Almeda is defending well.
Almeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Owen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Owen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Owen looking for a takedown.
Owen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Almeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Almeda pushes Owen up against the cage in a clinch.
Almeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owen wants a takedown.
Almeda can't get the takedown.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeda is trying to drag Owen to the mat but Owen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Almeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owen after a bit of a struggle.
Almeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Almeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Owen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeda goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Almeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Owen tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Owen forces Almeda back against the cage and clinches.
Almeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Owen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owen prevents it.
Almeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Almeda stops a takedown attempt from Owen.
#T3#
Almeda goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen shoots in but Almeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Almeda closes the distance and clinches.
Owen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Owen is pressed up against the cage. Almeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Owen down to the mat. Owen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Almeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owen wants to counter the offense by Almeda and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Owen clinches with his opponent.
Almeda is trying to drag Owen to the mat but Owen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Owen wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Owen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Almeda regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeda (0) vs (2) Owen#T4##SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Almeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owen trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom.
Almeda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Almeda looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeda is retaining full guard. #T5#
Owen wants to control from the top but Almeda keeps moving.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeda is retaining full guard.
Owen stays in close to Almeda's body and controls the position.
Owen preventing the sweep.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Almeda keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T6#
Owen preventing the sweep.
Almeda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Almeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owen has picked Almeda up and slammed him! Almeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Owen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (0) vs (5) Owen
Owen wants to control but Almeda is keeping him busy.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Almeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Owen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB2#
Owen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Almeda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Owen's guard! Nice work there by Almeda! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (5) Owen
Almeda content to stall in guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeda defends it easily.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owen is adopting a defensive guard.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Almeda trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda preventing the sweep.
Almeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (7) Owen
Owen stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.#SUB#
Almeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Owen trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almeda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Almeda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (4) vs (7) Owen#SUB2#
Almeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.#T11##SUB2#
Owen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Owen looking for a guillotine here but Almeda defends easily.
#T12#
Owen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (4) vs (9) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Owen won't allow Almeda to sweep him here. #T13#
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen postures up.
#SUB2#
Owen has gone for a leg lock! Almeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (6) vs (9) Owen#SUB#
Almeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Owen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Owen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (6) vs (11) Owen
Almeda trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen advances to half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Owen seems to be working for a kimura but Almeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Owen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeda defends it well.
Almeda wants to control but Owen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Owen seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen wins on points by 11 to 6.
Sam Owen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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