PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiou Figu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijn Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marijn Overeem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Figu
vs
Overeem

195 cm
20
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

209 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiou Figu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marijn Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overeem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
Figu wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Figu stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.
Figu trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Figu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Figu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figu wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.

Overeem has his foot on Figu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figu works his way back into a safe position though.
Figu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu working some strikes from top position.
Overeem trying to keep a closed guard but Figu is proving a slippery customer.
Figu won't allow Overeem to sweep him here.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Overeem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figu is aware though and is defending well.

Overeem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Figu defends well.
Figu wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Figu thows a big elbow that misses.
Figu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Overeem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Figu defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Figu with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Figu postures up and lands a big shot to Overeem's brow.

Overeem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Overeem 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.

Overeem is looking for a triangle but Figu pushes his legs off easily.
Figu connects with a couple of short punches.
Figu trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Overeem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Figu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Figu is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
Figu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Figu tries to get out of the position.
Overeem cracks Figu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Figu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Overeem controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem unloads with some shots from mount but Figu bucks and avoids them well.
Overeem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Overeem is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Figu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Figu tries to lock up and control but Overeem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Overeem looking to ground and pound but Figu is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marijn Overeem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Figu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Figu is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is trying to keep Figu in close.

Overeem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Figu throws a big right hand that misses.
Figu postures up.
Sergiou Figu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Overeem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Figu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Figu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Overeem controls Figu momentarily but Figu frees himself.
Figu wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem controls Figu momentarily but Figu frees himself.
Overeem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Figu thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figu with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Overeem looking for a guillotine here but Figu defends easily.
Figu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figu tries to pass to full mount but Overeem defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu controlling the action here.
Figu is trying to control the action in half guard but Overeem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overeem trying to control from the bottom.
Overeem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Overeem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Overeem.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Figu throws a big right hand that misses.
Figu is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Figu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem wants to sweep here but Figu controlling him for the moment.
Figu connects with a couple of short punches.
Figu throws a big right hand that misses.
Figu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Figu wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
Figu works over Overeem with some ground and pound from guard.

Figu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Overeem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figu has managed to get both his arms back between Overeem's legs - danger averted.

Overeem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Figu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Figu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to sweep here but Figu controlling him for the moment.
Figu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem trying to control the position.
Figu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu working some strikes from top position.
Overeem controls Figu momentarily but Figu frees himself.
Figu working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figu throws a big right hand that misses.
Figu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiou Figu dominated that second 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 looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Figu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Figu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu looking to pass the guard.
Figu preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figu preventing the sweep.
Figu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Figu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Figu throws and elbow that misses. Overeem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figu's guard. Nice move by Overeem!
Figu is looking to stand up but Overeem isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figu is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu wants to improve his position but instead Overeem has moved into half guard.
Figu is not content to let Overeem control the position.
Figu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Overeem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Overeem's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu lands strikes to the head.
Overeem covers up after that shot from Figu.
Figu is punishing Overeem with strikes - can he finish him?!
Figu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Overeem looking very determined here, making life difficult for Figu.
Figu is trying to stick to Overeem's back but Overeem is turning into Figu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Figu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Overeem.
Overeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Figu is retaining full guard.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem trying to control but Figu is working from the bottom.
Figu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figu keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Overeem stops Figu from standing up.
Figu has his hands on Overeem's head, controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Figu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiou Figu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Figu gets the takedown into side control.
Figu is working Overeem over with some ground and pound from side control.
Overeem is looking for a sweep.
Figu cracks Overeem with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Overeem is looking to regain half guard here but Figu keeps moving and retains side control.
Overeem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Overeem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Figu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Overeem is looking for a sweep.
Figu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Overeem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Figu working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Figu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Figu there.
Figu is trying to control. Overeem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Figu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Figu lands strikes from half guard.
Figu lands strikes from half guard.
Overeem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Overeem has hold of Figu's hands but Figu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Figu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overeem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Overeem trying to hold on to Figu's head to control him but Figu postures up.
Overeem is trying to get back to full guard.
Figu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Overeem!
Figu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Overeem's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figu trying to control but Overeem is having none of it.
Overeem working to try and regain half guard.
Figu breaks from Overeem's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu controlling his opponent.
Figu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Overeem's face.
Figu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Overeem?
Figu lands a heavy elbow.
Figu wants to control the pace but Overeem is squirming around nicely.
Figu prevents Overeem from getting the reversal.
Overeem is bucking up trying to escape but Figu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Figu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Marijn Overeem has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figu raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Overeem's face.
Overeem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figu with shots to the head and body - Overeem looks very uncomfortable down there.
Figu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Overeem?
Figu working the ground and pound effectively.

The cut above Marijn Overeem's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Figu landing shots from mount.

Marijn Overeem's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Figu lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figu landing strikes from the mount.
Figu lands a heavy elbow.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiou Figu had his way with Marijn Overeem in that round.
The cut man is working on Marijn Overeem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Figu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Overeem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Overeem is looking to regain half guard here but Figu keeps moving and retains side control.
Overeem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
Figu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Overeem to see if he's OK.
Overeem is trying to get back to half guard.
Overeem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Figu connects with a decent elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marijn Overeem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergiou Figu!
Sergiou Figu retains his super heavyweight title!