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Event:
KOFC 23 - Rackham vs Murphy
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steinsson as he avoids it easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinsson but Steinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mattias Steinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Edwards looks for a takedown but Steinsson sprawls well.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Steinsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Steinsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steinsson continues to drive forward.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards dives in and grabs Steinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinsson pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards. #T3#
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinsson throws a counter combo.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson 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.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinsson circles away.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Steinsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Steinsson as Edwards shoots in.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Steinsson sprawls well.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Steinsson unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Steinsson sprawls well.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinsson sprawls well. Steinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mattias Steinsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steinsson's waist but Steinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinsson sprawls well. Steinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards shoots in but Steinsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Steinsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Steinsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinsson tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinsson to the ground. Steinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Steinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Steinsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steinsson defends it nicely.
Steinsson unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards. #T1#
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson shows good takedown defense.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Steinsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinsson but Steinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Steinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edwards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinsson tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinsson to the ground. Steinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Steinsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mickey Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards dives in and grabs Steinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinsson pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steinsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Steinsson throws a counter combo.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edwards. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Steinsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steinsson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Steinsson!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mattias Steinsson and Moloch Madakassan. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Moloch Madakassan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Steinsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Madakassan pushes Steinsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Madakassan is working for takedown but Steinsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Madakassan has Steinsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steinsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Madakassan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steinsson walks away with a smile on his face. Madakassan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mattias Steinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
Madakassan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madakassan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madakassan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steinsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steinsson attempts a counter takedown but Madakassan avoids it well and moves away.
Steinsson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Madakassan closes the distance and clinches.
Madakassan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steinsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Madakassan gets control of Steinsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Madakassan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan looking for a sweep. Not yet Madakassan, not yet.
Madakassan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steinsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Madakassan has tightened it up now! Steinsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moloch Madakassan!
An out of breath Moloch Madakassan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Cornell and Mattias Steinsson. Cornell has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Mattias Steinsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Cornell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Steinsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cornell is looking to clinch.
Steinsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cornell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cornell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cornell is looking to clinch.
Steinsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steinsson 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.
Cornell is looking to clinch but Steinsson is avoiding it.
Cornell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steinsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steinsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cornell.
Cornell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Cornell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornell fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornell tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinsson jumps into guard, dragging Cornell to the mat.
Cornell is fighting to break Steinsson's control of his arms but Steinsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steinsson wants to sweep here but Cornell controlling him for the moment.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steinsson pulls Cornell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cornell from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
Steinsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornell won't allow Steinsson to sweep him here.
Steinsson has his hands on Cornell's head, controlling the position.
Steinsson is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
Cornell looking to pass the guard.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steinsson trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back looking for a leg! Steinsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steinsson manages to kick Cornell off! Cornell jumps back into Steinsson's guard.
Steinsson controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steinsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cornell trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cornell wants to pass the guard but Steinsson is keeping the position.
Steinsson pulls Cornell in close to prevent any damage.
Cornell preventing the sweep.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
Steinsson 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cornell being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steinsson keeping full guard, as Cornell tries to pass.
Cornell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steinsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cornell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steinsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cornell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinsson is keeping the position for now.
Steinsson pulls Cornell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cornell from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cornell tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinsson is retaining full guard.
Steinsson is pulling down on Cornell's head to control his posture.
Cornell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cornell trying to control but Steinsson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson is pulling down on Cornell's head to control his posture.
The adventures of Steinsson the control monster continue. Boring.
Cornell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steinsson has Cornell pulled in close to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cornell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steinsson controlling Cornell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornell has gone for a leg lock! Steinsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cornell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cornell (0) vs (2) Steinsson
Steinsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steinsson wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
France misses the jab.
Steinsson is looking for a counter combo.
Steinsson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
France loads up on a big right hand but Steinsson slips the punch.
France throws a hook but Steinsson blocks it.
Gerard France seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
France waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steinsson.
As France looks to move away, Steinsson throws a big counter combo but France just gets out of the way.
France lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steinsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Steinsson is looking for a counter combo.
France misses with an uppercut. Steinsson saw that one coming.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from France.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
France scores with a body shot.
France misses with a series of wild punches.
Steinsson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
France throws a hook but Steinsson blocks it.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steinsson ducks under a wild hook from France.
No joy there for France, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
France looks to throw the jab but Steinsson is out of range.
France throws out a loose jab but Steinsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
France will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
France catches Steinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
France throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
France throws an overhand right that lands on Steinsson's shoulder, as Steinsson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Steinsson.
France ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steinsson moves away.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
France pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steinsson moves out of range as France strikes.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
France swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
France throws a looping overhand right but Steinsson ducks down to avoid it.
As France looks to move away, Steinsson throws a big counter combo but France just gets out of the way.
Steinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
France pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
France swings for the body but Steinsson moves out of range.
France throws a hook but Steinsson avoids it easily.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steinsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from France.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
France looks to land a right hand but Steinsson moved out of range.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
France throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinsson.
France throws a lazy right hand but Steinsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
France tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steinsson was well out of range. Poor timing from France.
France throws a lazy right hand but Steinsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
France jabs Steinsson right on the nose. Steinsson blinks but takes it well.
France might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steinsson ducks under a wild hook from France.
As France looks to move away, Steinsson throws a big counter combo but France just gets out of the way.
France ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steinsson moves away.
France misses with a wild combination.
Steinsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
France is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steinsson.
As France looks to move away, Steinsson throws a big counter combo but France just gets out of the way.
Steinsson avoids the body shot from France.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Steinsson slips under a jab from France.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard France dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steinsson avoids the body shot from France.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steinsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
France misses with a looping right.
France throws a right and a left that Steinsson avoids nicely.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steinsson is looking for a counter combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steinsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
France throws a right and a left that Steinsson avoids nicely.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steinsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steinsson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Steinsson ducks under a wild hook from France.
Nice straight punches there by France. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of France.#CUT2#
It looks like Mattias Steinsson has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Steinsson.
Gerard France seems to be getting the better of the standup.
France misses with a looping right.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steinsson staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from France.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steinsson moves out of range as France strikes.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
France throws out a loose jab but Steinsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
France throws an overhand right that lands on Steinsson's shoulder, as Steinsson tries to avoid the shot.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mattias Steinsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
France just misses with a punch to the body.
Steinsson throws a big counter combination but France scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steinsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from France.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
France misses with a hook.
Steinsson blocks a jab.
A big left from France misses.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steinsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from France.
Steinsson ducks under a wild hook from France.
France misses with a wild body shot.
Steinsson is looking for a counter combo.
Steinsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
France looks to throw the jab but Steinsson is out of range.
France throws a lazy right hand but Steinsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
France jabs at Steinsson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
France misses with a straight right.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
France ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
France fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steinsson manages to avoid it.
France throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steinsson.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steinsson slips a jab and a cross from France.
#T4#
France's corner calls for a 1-2. France obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
France takes a swing at Steinsson's ribcage but misses.
France throws a body punch but Steinsson moves out of range.
Steinsson dodges the punch combination from France.
France misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinsson ducks right into an uppercut from France.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard France showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattias Steinsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
France throws a hook to the side of Steinsson's head but Steinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steinsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
France looks to land a left hand but Steinsson moved out of range nicely.
As France looks to move away, Steinsson throws a big counter combo but France just gets out of the way.
France tries to bum rush Steinsson with a series of wild strikes but Steinsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steinsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from France.
France throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
France misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steinsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
France misses with a jab to the body
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. France will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for France, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Steinsson defending well as France loads up on a big left hand.
France misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steinsson.
France misses with the combination.
France takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
France paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steinsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steinsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gerard France is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Steinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from France.
As France looks to move away, Steinsson throws a big counter combo but France just gets out of the way.
France throws a shot from downtown. Steinsson moves away and avoids it.
Steinsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
France throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
France misses with a series of wild punches.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
France throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Steinsson.
Steinsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from France.
France throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinsson. #T3#
The fighters circling - France throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
France throws a hook but Steinsson avoids it easily.
Steinsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for France, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steinsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as France throws out the jab.
Steinsson moves out of range of the strikes.
France fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
France throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Steinsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
France throws a right and a left that Steinsson avoids nicely.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steinsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steinsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from France.
France lands a slapping body shot.
Mattias Steinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as France throws out the jab.
It looked like Steinsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard France comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well France 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard France!
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