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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Arnulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marques has chosen mosh as his entrance music. Fabio Marques will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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206 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sigurd Arnulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fabio Marques!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnulfsson throws out a leg kick but Marques moves out of range and Arnulfsson only half commits.
Marques misses with a hook
and Arnulfsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arnulfsson slips a jab and a cross from Marques.
Arnulfsson misses with a wild body shot.
Arnulfsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marques was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnulfsson.
Marques scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Sigurd Arnulfsson has been cut.
Marques slips under a jab.
Arnulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marques ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marques lands a jab to Arnulfsson's midsection.
Arnulfsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marques misses with a series of wild punches.
Marques fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnulfsson missing with a left hand there. Marques was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Marques misses.
Arnulfsson loads up on a big right hand but Marques slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Marques. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marques.
Fabio Marques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnulfsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marques is able to avoid easily.
Marques lands a left and a right that send Arnulfsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Marques thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Arnulfsson is rocked!
Arnulfsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clean and Green in the buildup to the fight.
Marques throws a series of punches but Arnulfsson avoids them all with ease.
Oh Arnulfsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques misses with a wild combination.
Marques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marques misses with a double jab
and Arnulfsson counters with a leg kick.
Arnulfsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Marques misses with an uppercut
and Arnulfsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnulfsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marques!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marques is trying to get back to his feet.
Marques looks winded!
Arnulfsson landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques is pushing Arnulfsson's head away, looking to escape. Arnulfsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Arnulfsson trying to control the action but Marques is working from the bottom.
Marques taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marques takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marques can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arnulfsson landing strikes.
Arnulfsson working the head and body with strikes.
Marques takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marques really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnulfsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnulfsson trying to control the action but Marques is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arnulfsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marques wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Arnulfsson stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arnulfsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arnulfsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marques wants to get back to his feet.
Arnulfsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arnulfsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marques down.
Arnulfsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arnulfsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marques knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arnulfsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marques keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson is working Marques over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnulfsson scoring with punches from side control.
Arnulfsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Arnulfsson landing a few strikes.
Arnulfsson landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marques is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arnulfsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arnulfsson working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabio Marques will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Arnulfsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Arnulfsson misses.
Fabio Marques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marques throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marques looks to land a combination but Arnulfsson avoids it well.
Marques misses with a hook. Arnulfsson ducked under it nicely.
Marques misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnulfsson looking to score a takedown here. Marques is defending well but Arnulfsson drives through and ends up in Marques's guard.
Sigurd Arnulfsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marques is looking to stand up but Arnulfsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Arnulfsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arnulfsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marques is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arnulfsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marques's head.
Arnulfsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Marques keeping moving, preventing Arnulfsson from controlling successfully.
Marques is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arnulfsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arnulfsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marques's head.
Arnulfsson drops back looking for a leg! Marques is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marques manages to kick Arnulfsson off! Arnulfsson jumps back into Marques's guard.
Arnulfsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marques is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson stalling against the cage.
Arnulfsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marques's elbow.
Arnulfsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnulfsson pushes Marques back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Arnulfsson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnulfsson.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnulfsson.
It looks like Fabio Marques has been cut.
Arnulfsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marques up against the cage.
Marques prevents a body shot from Arnulfsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson keeps control of Marques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Arnulfsson.
Arnulfsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnulfsson.
Nice body punch from Arnulfsson.
Arnulfsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marques is trying to break free.
Marques blocks a body shot from Arnulfsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnulfsson.
A right hand to the body from Arnulfsson.
Arnulfsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arnulfsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnulfsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabio Marques seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson scores with a takedown into Marques's guard.
Arnulfsson landing with the ground and pound.
Arnulfsson wants to control from the top but Marques keeps moving.
Arnulfsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marques's head.
Arnulfsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arnulfsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arnulfsson distracts Marques with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arnulfsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Arnulfsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marques is retaining full guard.
Arnulfsson 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.
Arnulfsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Arnulfsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arnulfsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Marques misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Marques, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marques tries to sprawl but Arnulfsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marques is not content to let Arnulfsson control the position.
Marques on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marques is looking to get back to is feet but Arnulfsson passes into side control.
Arnulfsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arnulfsson working the ground and pound.
Marques takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Arnulfsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marques keeps working.
Arnulfsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnulfsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arnulfsson wants to control but Marques is keeping him busy.
Arnulfsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marques is not content to let Arnulfsson control the position.
Arnulfsson looks up at the clock and then as Marques takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arnulfsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson working the body and head with strikes.
Arnulfsson trying to control the position but Marques is working away.
Arnulfsson scoring with punches from side control.
Marques is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnulfsson trying to control the position but Marques is working away.
Arnulfsson landing strikes.
Marques is still in real trouble! Can Arnulfsson finish him?
Arnulfsson is looking to take a break and control but Marques is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marques seems to have recovered his senses.
Marques wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Arnulfsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Arnulfsson lands some shots froms side control.
Arnulfsson looking to control but instead Marques has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arnulfsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arnulfsson works his way into side control.
Arnulfsson grinds an elbow into Marques's temple.
Arnulfsson is looking to take a break and control but Marques is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Arnulfsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnulfsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marques taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arnulfsson wants to control but Marques is keeping him busy.
Arnulfsson working the head with strikes.
Marques is trying to get back to his feet.
Marques takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arnulfsson is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arnulfsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marques is pushing Arnulfsson's head away, looking to escape. Arnulfsson manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Arnulfsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnulfsson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Arnulfsson!
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energy
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hype
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