PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Owth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel of Death . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Uzi
vs
Owth

192 cm
29
304 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

221 cm
25
296 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Owth!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owth.
Owth misses with a wild body shot.
Owth throws a body punch but Uzi moves out of range.
Owth connects with a body shot that sends Uzi's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Owth is predictable there

and Uzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Owth won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Uzi controlling the position from side mount.
Uzi lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Uzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Owth is avoiding damage well.

Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owth being controlled for a moment.

Uzi tries for a kimura but Owth is defending well.

Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Owth is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Owth is not content to let Uzi control the position.
Owth wants to control but Uzi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi taking a breather here.
Uzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Owth is trying to control Uzi's posture but Uzi avoids it.
Uzi controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Owth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Owth is looking for a sweep.
Uzi working the strikes but Owth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uzi is trying to control. Owth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Uzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uzi wants to pass to mount but Owth is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Uzi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Owth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Owth lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range.
Owth takes a swing at Uzi's ribcage but misses.

Uzi gets a takedown into half guard.
Uzi is pressing down on Owth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owth is holding on for now.
Uzi wants to take a breather but Owth is having none of it.
Owth is trying to maintain the position but Uzi is very close to passing his half guard.

Uzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owth has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owth defending well though.
Owth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uzi content to stall in guard here.
Owth is trying to keep Uzi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi preventing the sweep.
Uzi throws a strike but Owth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owth trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi wants to sweep here but Owth controlling him for the moment.
Owth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owth looking to pass the guard.
Owth with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzi is keeping the position for now.
Uzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Owth looking for a sweep. Not yet Owth, not yet.
Uzi trying to control but Owth is working from the bottom.
Uzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Owth is retaining full guard.
Owth keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Uzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Owth wants to sweep but no luck.
Owth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.
Owth controls Uzi momentarily but Uzi frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Uzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Uzi gets caught flat footed, as Owth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Uzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Uzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owth looking to sit in guard and control but Uzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Owth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Owth is trying to control. Uzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi moves into full guard.
Owth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Owth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Owth throws a big elbow that misses.
Owth pushes down on Uzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Owth is looking for a kimura here.
Uzi is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owth is looking to advance position but Uzi won't allow it.
Owth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uzi manages to get to full guard.
Uzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Uzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Owth has gone for a leg lock! Uzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owth's guard.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Owth is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Uzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owth keeping full guard, as Uzi tries to pass.
Ruben Owth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owth keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Uzi preventing the sweep.
Owth is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Owth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uzi walks into a straight right hand from Owth.
Owth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzi rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurt Uzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Owth connects with a leg kick. Uzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Owth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uzi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!