PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Georges
vs
Izturis

180 cm
22
185 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
North

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Izturis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izturis misses with a body shot.
Georges misses with a looping left.

Georges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Izturis sprawls well initially but Georges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Georges throwing shots but Izturis is blocking nicely.
Izturis taking some punishment here, with Georges in his half guard.
Georges 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.

Georges is trying to work for a kimura but Izturis is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Georges is looking for a kimura but Izturis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage.
Izturis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Izturis defends it well.
Izturis wants to control but Georges is keeping busy.
Izturis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Georges's back!
Georges tries to escape the position.
Georges trying to control the position but Izturis manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis scores with punches and elbows.
Georges tries to escape but Izturis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Nexus Fight Factory inform me that Izturis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Izturis is not going to allow Georges to sit and survive in this position.
Georges is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Izturis is working the ground and pound. Can Georges escape?
Izturis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Izturis keeps control of the position as Georges tries to break free.
Izturis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Izturis has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Georges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georges can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Georges.
The referee is taking a good look at Georges as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Izturis!
Izturis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Georges trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Georges staying busy and making it hard for Izturis to control.
Izturis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Georges.
Izturis lands with a hammerfist to the side of Georges's head.
Georges trying to control the hands but Izturis won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis tries to get the hooks in deep but Georges pushed the leg off.
Georges tries to roll but Izturis sticks to his back.
Georges trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Georges right now.

Izturis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Georges has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Georges tries to escape the position.
Izturis is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Georges. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Georges breaks Izturis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Izturis wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges trying to control but Izturis is working from the bottom.
Izturis keeping full guard, as Georges tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izturis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Izturis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izturis 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.
Georges pushes down on Izturis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Izturis defends it well.
Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Izturis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Georges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Georges is looking for a kimura here.
Izturis keeping hold of Georges's head, controlling as best he can.
Georges is trying to control the action in half guard but Izturis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Izturis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Izturis is trying to control the position but Georges postures up.
Izturis 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis is trying to keep Georges in close.
Georges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Izturis.
Izturis being controlled here, momentarily.

Guy Georges has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
Georges throws the left hand but Izturis avoids the punch easily.
Georges missing with a left hand there. Izturis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izturis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Georges to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis stuffs the takedown attempt from Georges. Georges gets slowly back to his feet.
Georges throws a looping overhand right but Izturis ducks down to avoid it.
Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izturis.
Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georges cracks Izturis with a good jab.
Izturis swings for the body but Georges moves out of range.
Izturis lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Izturis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Izturis.

It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georges throws the left hand but Izturis avoids the punch easily.
Georges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Izturis circles away.
Izturis misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Georges as Izturis shoots in.
Izturis fails with the takedown.
Izturis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Georges circles away.
Guy Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Izturis.
Izturis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Georges is fending him off so far but Izturis persists. Nope, Georges circles away and we're back to standing.
Izturis misses with a body shot
and Georges counters with a nice body shot.
Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
Georges takes a swing at Izturis's ribcage but misses.
Georges darts in looking for a takedown but Izturis gets double underhooks and turns Georges into the cage.
Georges stops a takedown attempt from Izturis.
Izturis misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Georges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Georges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Georges is looking for a triangle but Izturis pushes his legs off easily.

Georges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Izturis defends it easily.
Izturis throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis lands a couple of elbows.
Izturis postures up and lands a big shot to Georges's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
Izturis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Georges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Izturis defends well.
Georges has momentary wrist control but Izturis slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izturis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Izturis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Izturis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Izturis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Izturis scores with a body shot.
Georges drops his hands momentarily and Izturis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izturis shoots in and drives through. Georges sprawls well.
Izturis misses the shot to the body.
Georges leaves Izturis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guy Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Izturis.
Izturis defending well as Georges loads up on a big left hand.
Izturis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Izturis throws a body punch but Georges moves out of range.
Georges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emilio Izturis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Georges is just out of range.
Georges connects with a good right hand that stumbles Izturis. Izturis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Izturis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Georges rather than just go for the knockout.
Izturis shoots and misses
letting Georges counter with a right hand.
Izturis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Georges misses its intended target.
Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Izturis.
Izturis moves away from the strike by Georges.
Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izturis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Izturis slips under a jab from Georges.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Georges.
Izturis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Izturis is looking to control Georges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Izturis avoid being mounted?

Georges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Georges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Izturis controlling the position well.

Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Georges is working for a kimura but Izturis is defending it quite comfortably.
Izturis works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Georges wants to control from the top but Izturis keeps moving.
Georges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Georges trying to control but Izturis is working from the bottom.
Izturis 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.
Georges is looking to work some ground and pound but Izturis has wrist control.
Georges trying to control but Izturis is working from the bottom.
Izturis keeping full guard, as Georges tries to pass.
Izturis looking for a sweep. Not yet Izturis, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Guy Georges wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Izturis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Izturis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izturis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izturis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Georges is fending him off so far but Izturis persists. Nope, Georges circles away and we're back to standing.
Izturis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emilio Izturis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Georges throws a body punch but Izturis moves out of range.
Georges scores with a body shot.
Georges shoots in for a takedown but Izturis shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Georges takes a swing at Izturis's ribcage but misses.
Izturis swings for the body but Georges moves out of range.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Georges is just out of range.
Izturis slips under a jab from Georges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Emilio Izturis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Izturis.
Izturis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Georges.
Georges moves forwards but Izturis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Izturis misses with a few strikes there.
Izturis looks to score with a jab to the body but Georges is just out of range.
Nice cross by Izturis.

Georges is rocked!
Georges dodges the punch combination from Izturis.
Oh Georges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Georges throws a jab when Izturis was well out of range.
Izturis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Georges.
Georges seems to have got his legs back now.
Georges with a jab.
Izturis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izturis shoots in but Georges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Izturis misses with a hook. Georges ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Georges misses with a straight right.
Georges defending well as Izturis loads up on a big left hand.
Georges throws a shot from downtown. Izturis moves away and avoids it.
Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izturis moves away.
Izturis thows a body shot but no joy.
Izturis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Izturis swings for the body but Georges moves out of range.
Izturis takes a swing at Georges's ribcage but misses.
Izturis sizes up Georges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Georges misses.
Georges misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Izturis.
Izturis lands a two punch combo.

Georges throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Izturis was covering up waiting for the punch and Georges finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Georges throws a big elbow that misses.
Izturis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Izturis 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.
Georges trying to control but Izturis is working from the bottom.
Georges in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Izturis is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georges wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Izturis is now in half guard.

Georges actively working from the bottom here.
Georges trying to control but Izturis postures up.
Georges has hold of Izturis's hands but Izturis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izturis controlling the action here.
Georges is refusing to be controlled, as Izturis sits in half guard.

Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Izturis pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Georges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emilio Izturis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Georges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izturis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Izturis is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Emilio Izturis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Izturis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izturis.
Izturis defending well as Georges loads up on a big left hand.
Izturis tries for a takedown but Georges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Georges needs to keep his hands up - Izturis had a free shot at his head there.
Izturis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Izturis closes the distance and clinches up with Georges, looking for a takedown. Izturis pushes Georges against the cage but Georges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Izturis shoots in looking for a takedown. Georges tries to sprawl out of it but Izturis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Georges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Izturis.
Izturis connects with a body shot.
Izturis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Izturis scores with a body shot.
Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izturis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Izturis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Georges's waist but Georges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Izturis off to one side.
Izturis misses with a body shot.
Izturis misses with a wild combination.
Georges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Izturis finds it's way through Georges's defenses.
Georges thows a body shot but no joy.
Izturis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Izturis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georges.
Izturis tries for a takedown but Georges circles away easily
and Izturis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Georges misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis shoots in looking for a takedown. Georges tries to sprawl out of it but Izturis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Georges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Izturis throws a lazy right hand but Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Georges stuns Izturis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Georges misses its intended target.
Georges slips a straight right by Izturis.
Jab, jab by Georges - just one landing.
Izturis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Georges lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Izturis is defended easily by Georges.

Georges feints and as Izturis raises his hands in defense, Georges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges wants to control from the top but Izturis keeps moving.
Izturis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Georges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Izturis.
Georges throws a big right hand that misses.
Emilio Izturis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Georges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Izturis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Georges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Georges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Izturis stalling.

Georges looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Izturis controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izturis trying to mount his opponent but Georges defends it.
Guy Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izturis slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emilio Izturis.
Well Izturis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Izturis!
Emilio Izturis is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Emilio Izturis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.