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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiou Figu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noy Pi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiou Figu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noy Pi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pi stuffs the takedown attempt from Figu. Figu gets slowly back to his feet.
Pi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Figu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pi's half guard.
Figu trying to control from half guard but Pi is working away.
Figu prevents Pi from standing back up.
Pi wants to control but Figu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Figu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figu.
Figu thows a huge punch but Pi dodges it nicely.
Figu trying to pass the guard but Pi defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Figu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pi keeps working.
Pi defending against the ground and pound.
Figu taking a break here but Pi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Figu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pi 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.
Figu is keen to just control but Pi is a slippery customer.
Figu is taking a breather. Pi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Figu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pi!
Figu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pi?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Figu goes for an armbar but Pi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pi.
Figu 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.
Figu keeping moving, preventing Pi from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Figu holds on and takes a little breather.
Pi is looking to stand up but Figu won't let him.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pi content to stall in guard here.
Pi won't allow Figu to sweep him here.
Figu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Figu looks for a takedown but Pi sprawls well.
Pi throws a nice looking combination but Figu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi looks to land a combination but Figu avoids it well.
Pi throws a shot from downtown. Figu moves away and avoids it.
Figu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Figu trying to control but Pi is working from the bottom.
Pi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu trying to control but Pi is working from the bottom.
Figu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figu thows a big elbow that misses.
Pi pushes Figu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Figu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu stops Pi from getting back to his feet.
Figu content to control rather than advance.
Pi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pi.
Figu thows a big elbow that misses.
Figu trying to control but Pi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pi's head.
Figu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pi keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pi wants to stand up but Figu is controlling him.
Figu throws a strike but Pi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pi wanted to stand there but Figu had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pi wants to pass the guard but Figu is keeping the position.
Pi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pi gets to his feet - Figu follows without any prompting.
Figu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Figu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figu.
Figu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pi avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figu moves away.
Figu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiou Figu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Figu showed some decent athleticism there.
Noy Pi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu is nestled in close to Pi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figu stops Pi from getting back to his feet.
Figu is taking a breather. Pi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu trying to pass the guard but Pi defending well.
Figu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pi's head.
Pi tries to kick Figu off but Figu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Figu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Figu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Figu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pi, who protects the arm well.
Pi wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Figu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Figu lands an elbow.
Figu working the strikes but Pi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pi is trying to stand.
Pi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiou Figu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiou Figu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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