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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Benga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiou Figu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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272 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
23
280 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Benga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiou Figu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benga swings for the body but Figu moves out of range.
Benga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Figu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benga is in Figu's guard.
Benga is in close to Figu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benga trying to control the position from guard on top but Figu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Figu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Benga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Figu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figu's head.
Figu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Figu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu throwing strikes here but Benga is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Figu lands a big shot there that rocks Benga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Benga is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Benga really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Figu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Figu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Benga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Figu working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Figu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Figu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Benga tries to buck Figu off but he can't manage it.
Benga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benga wants to control but Figu is having none of it.
Benga holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Figu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Figu looking to ground and pound but Benga is blocking nicely.
Figu scoring with strikes but Benga is staying in there.
Figu looking to finish with strikes here!
Figu with the ground and pound from mount.
Benga tries to lock up and control but Figu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Figu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Benga is on top in guard.
Benga won't allow Figu to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figu can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figu tries to strike from the bottom.
Figu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benga!
Figu throwing strikes but Benga bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Benga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benga works over Figu with some ground and pound from guard.
Figu is trying to keep Benga in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benga taking some punishment here, with Figu in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Figu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kane Benga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figu fails with the takedown.
Benga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benga gets the takedown into side control.
Benga advances to mount.
Benga punishing his opponent with strikes.
Benga landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Figu regains half guard.
Benga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Figu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benga's back!
Figu scores with punches to the body.
Figu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Benga just trying to survive but Figu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Figu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Benga to escape the position.
Figu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Benga takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Figu has Benga flattened out and is raining down punches.
Figu looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Benga is controlling Figu 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benga won't allow Figu to sweep him here.
Benga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benga drops back looking for a leg! Figu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figu manages to kick Benga off! Benga jumps back into Figu's guard.
Figu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Figu has his hands on Benga's head, controlling the position.
Benga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benga has managed to get both his arms back between Figu's legs - danger averted.
Figu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benga.
Benga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benga tries to clinch up.
Figu shoots for a takedown but Benga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figu moves away.
Benga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figu.
Figu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Figu is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figu did well to prevent Benga getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Benga.
Figu has hold of Benga's hands but Benga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Figu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Figu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benga manages to get to full guard.
Figu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benga keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Benga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Figu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benga circles away.
Benga misses with a hook. Figu ducked under it nicely.
Benga just misses with a punch to the body.
Benga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figu moves away.
Benga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Benga.
Benga is looking to wear down Figu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benga.
Benga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benga misses with a lunging right hand
and Figu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Figu is working for a kimura but Benga is defending it quite comfortably.
Benga kicks Figu off and gets back to his feet.
Benga misses with a double jab.
Figu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benga swivels and escapes.
Benga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Figu's guard.
Figu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Figu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benga trying to control the position from guard on top but Figu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figu wants to sweep but no luck.
Benga throws a strike but Figu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Figu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figu lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benga controls Figu momentarily but Figu frees himself.
Benga scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Benga throws a hook to the side of Figu's head but Figu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figu slips a jab and a cross from Benga.
Figu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benga.
Benga lands with an uppercut that bounces Figu off the cage and back into range.
Figu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benga sprawls well initially but Figu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benga wants to improve his position but Figu is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Figu.
Benga is looking to escape.
Figu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benga!
Figu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Figu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figu breaks from Benga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Benga is rocked!
Figu looking for a guillotine from mount but Benga is having none of it.
Oh Benga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figu cracks Benga with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiou Figu!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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