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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiou Figu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gudleifur Bjarnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gudleifur Bjarnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
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265 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiou Figu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gudleifur Bjarnson !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjarnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Figu somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjarnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Figu feints a jab promting Bjarnson to slip. Figu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bjarnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bjarnson stops a takedown attempt from Figu.
Bjarnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiou Figu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu is trying to drag Bjarnson to the mat but Bjarnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Figu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figu pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Figu pulls Bjarnson in close to prevent any damage.
Bjarnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergiou Figu.
Figu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjarnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergiou Figu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjarnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bjarnson sprawls well initially but Figu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnson wants to control but Figu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjarnson 's head.
Figu tries to pass to full mount but Bjarnson defends it.
Figu uses his free foot to push down on Bjarnson 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bjarnson .
Figu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bjarnson 's face.
Figu is landing with some decent strikes but Bjarnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Figu with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bjarnson 's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bjarnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figu with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Figu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figu with good strikes from the mount here!
Figu lands a big elbow.
Figu lands a big shot there that rocks Bjarnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Figu avoids the attempt from Bjarnson to control.
Bjarnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Figu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figu fails to land the takedown.
Bjarnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Figu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Figu has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiou Figu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjarnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figu shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjarnson tries to sprawl out of it but Figu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjarnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjarnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Figu.
It looks like Sergiou Figu has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjarnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Figu blocks a head kick by Bjarnson .
Bjarnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Figu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu wants to pass to mount but Bjarnson is defending the position.
Bjarnson is trying to stand.
Figu throwing shots but Bjarnson is blocking nicely.
Figu thows a huge punch but Bjarnson dodges it nicely.
Figu working over Bjarnson with some ground and pound. Bjarnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjarnson 's head.
Figu working over Bjarnson with some ground and pound. Bjarnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu throwing shots but Bjarnson is blocking nicely.
Bjarnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Figu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Figu drops an elbow to the side of Bjarnson 's head.
Bjarnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figu.
Figu throwing shots but Bjarnson is blocking nicely.
Bjarnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figu.
Figu throwing shots but Bjarnson is blocking nicely.
Figu thows a huge punch but Bjarnson dodges it nicely.
Figu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjarnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Figu.
Sergiou Figu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figu winds up and cracks Bjarnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Figu 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.
Figu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figu stops Bjarnson from getting back to his feet.
Bjarnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Figu throwing shots but Bjarnson is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjarnson 's head.
Figu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergiou Figu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figu.
Figu fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Bjarnson has knocked Figu down with a huge combo! Bjarnson steps away and waves a wobbly Figu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Bjarnson misses with a hook.
Bjarnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bjarnson wants to clinch but Figu slips to the side
and Figu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjarnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiou Figu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjarnson throws a wild body kick that Figu sees coming a mile off.
Bjarnson thuds a left hand into Figu's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjarnson misses with a few strikes there.
Bjarnson tries to clinch up but Figu circles away and keeps his distance.
Gudleifur Bjarnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu moves in looking to clinch but Bjarnson pushes him off.
Bjarnson keeps Figu at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjarnson throws a front kick that sends Figu stumbling back into the cage.
Bjarnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figu doesn't seem bothered though.
Figu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bjarnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figu doesn't seem bothered though.
Figu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bjarnson tries to clinch but Figu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu looks to clinch
and Bjarnson counters with a head kick that drops Figu to the mat! Figu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Figu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bjarnson sprawls well. Bjarnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figu gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Bjarnson swinging wildly here.
Figu looks for a takedown but Bjarnson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figu fails with a takedown attempt.
Figu closes the distance and clinches up with Bjarnson , looking for a takedown. Figu pushes Bjarnson against the cage but Bjarnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bjarnson .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figu shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gudleifur Bjarnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Figu 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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