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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 573 p4p, 22755 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 80 p4p, 530 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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34 - 18 - 1 |
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16 - 93 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin |
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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 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 93 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Bjornsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pudzianowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bjornsson has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bjornsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pudzianowski tumbling to the mat - Bjornsson dives into Pudzianowski's guard.
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.
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson stays in close to Pudzianowski's body and controls the position.
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to Pudzianowski's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bjornsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bjornsson manages to pass to side control.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here.
Bjornsson works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bjornsson advances to full mount.
Bjornsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pudzianowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pudzianowski is surviving well by controlling Bjornsson's body position as best he can.
Pudzianowski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bjornsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pudzianowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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