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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bjornsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Bjornsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson scores with a one two! Briggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Leonard Briggs has been cut.
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Briggs avoids it.
Bjornsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Briggs can't fight it off and eventually Bjornsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Briggs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Briggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briggs really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bjornsson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Bjornsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Briggs is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson effectively controlling the action here.
Bjornsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bjornsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson trying to control the position here.
Briggs drops back looking for a leg! Bjornsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bjornsson manages to kick Briggs off! Briggs jumps back into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson is pulling down on Briggs's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson controls Briggs momentarily but Briggs frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Max Bjornsson.
Briggs gets caught napping as Bjornsson dives in and scores a takedown. Briggs manages to retain guard.
Bjornsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Briggs dives on top into guard.
Bjornsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bjornsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Bjornsson is wriggling around but Briggs manages to pass to half guard.
Bjornsson moves into full guard.
Bjornsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Briggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briggs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjornsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Briggs dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Briggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Briggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Briggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Briggs striking off his back but it's not causing Bjornsson any problems.
Bjornsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Briggs is proving hard to escape from.
Briggs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjornsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjornsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjornsson defends well.
Briggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjornsson won't allow Briggs to sweep him here.
Max Bjornsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjornsson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson wanted to stand there but Briggs had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson pushing down on Briggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briggs's head.
Bjornsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Briggs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Max Bjornsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bjornsson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Briggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Briggs enables Bjornsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Briggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Briggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bjornsson controls the pace.
Briggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briggs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bjornsson wanted to stand there but Briggs had control of the position.
Bjornsson stands and throws Briggs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bjornsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Briggs stops Bjornsson from passing to mount.
Bjornsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Briggs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bjornsson but great work by Briggs.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to escape but Briggs is in control.
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Briggs is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjornsson is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bjornsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson trying to control here.
Briggs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Briggs is controlling well.
Briggs passes into side control, despite Bjornsson's attempt to control the position.
Briggs gets to mount! Bjornsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bjornsson to take his back!
Briggs not allowing Bjornsson to control his hands.
Bjornsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bjornsson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position.
Leonard Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Bjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Bjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bjornsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Bjornsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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