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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony McCann will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Filcic.
Filcic lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCann will feel that in the morning.
Filcic defending well as McCann loads up on a big left hand.
Filcic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Filcic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Filcic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Filcic trying to control the position but McCann is working away.
McCann can't do much from the bottom here.
McCann tries to bench press Filcic off him but Filcic keeps the position.
McCann struggling a bit here.
McCann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filcic trying to control the action but McCann is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCann throws a jab but it's blocked by Filcic.
McCann lands a jab to the head.
Tony McCann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCann blocks a head kick by Filcic.
Filcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCann swinging wilding here.
McCann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filcic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filcic was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Good leg kick by Filcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filcic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filcic.
Filcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCann lands with a nice body punch.
Filcic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filcic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Filcic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCann tries to roll over but Filcic keeps him under control.
McCann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCann sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCann is trying to get back to full guard.
Filcic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Filcic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
Filcic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCann misses with a wild combination.
Filcic throws a head kick that misses.
McCann lands with an uppercut that bounces Filcic off the cage and back into rage.
Filcic looks for a takedown but McCann sprawls well.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
Filcic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Filcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann fails to land with a series of punches.
Filcic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Filcic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Filcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCann misses with a series of wild punches.
Filcic throws a sloppy head kick and McCann moves out of range easily.
McCann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCann blocks a head kick by Filcic.
McCann misses with a few strikes there.
Filcic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
McCann scores with a jab. Filcic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filcic tries a head kick but it misses.
McCann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCann misses with an uppercut.
McCann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filcic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filcic moves forwards but McCann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCann fails to land with a series of punches.
Filcic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCann.
McCann is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filcic throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
A slow jab from McCann misses its intended target.
McCann throws a right and a left that Filcic avoids nicely.
McCann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCann misses with a straight right.
Filcic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCann defends it nicely.
Filcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Filcic.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
Tony McCann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filcic throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic avoids the body shot from McCann.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCann throws a right and a left that Filcic avoids nicely.
McCann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony McCann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filcic manages to avoid it.
McCann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filcic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filcic is defended easily by McCann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Filcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann slaps away a takedown attempt from Filcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCann scores with a shot to the body.
McCann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filcic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filcic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCann finds it's way round the side to connect with Filcic's head.
Filcic moves out of range as McCann strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann avoids the head kick by Filcic.
McCann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filcic is one step ahead there.
McCann had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Filcic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McCann Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Filcic's back instead.
McCann looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCann's guard. Nice work there by Filcic.
Filcic is pushing down on McCann's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCann is fighting to maintain full guard but Filcic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Filcic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filcic is trying to work for a kimura but McCann is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Filcic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Filcic with that takedown attempt.
McCann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCann looks to throw the jab but Filcic is out of range.
Filcic shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by McCann.
Filcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCann scores with a three punch combo!
McCann throws a right hand that Filcic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filcic also avoids with ease.
McCann misses with the combination.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Filcic ducks down to avoid it.
Filcic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Filcic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCann defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCann is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann manages to get to full guard.
Filcic stays in close to McCann's body and controls the position.
Filcic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCann working for a triangle but Filcic defends it easily.
Filcic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Filcic is now in half guard.
Filcic prevents McCann from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann is looking to control Filcic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCann avoid being mounted?
Filcic trying to control the action but McCann is working from the bottom.
Filcic moves nicely into side control.
McCann trying to remain calm as Filcic controls from the top position.
McCann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filcic off and has taken his back!
Filcic tries to roll but McCann sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Filcic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Filcic turns into McCann and is now in his guard.
Filcic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filcic drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCann!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tony McCann just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filcic throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
Filcic throws a sloppy head kick and McCann moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Filcic.
Filcic tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filcic somewhat.
The fighters circling - McCann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by McCann.
McCann connects with a right hand. Filcic shakes it off.
Filcic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filcic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filcic throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
McCann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McCann does it's job there.
Filcic throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
Filcic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCann!
Some wild striking there from McCann.
Filcic looks for a takedown but McCann sprawls well.
McCann scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from McCann finds it's target.
Filcic throws a leg kick which misses McCann's front leg but catches the back leg as McCann tries to avoid it.
McCann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - McCann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filcic misses with a head kick.
McCann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann swinging wilding here.
McCann thuds a left hand into Filcic's body.
McCann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Filcic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCann trying to control from Filcic's half guard. Filcic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filcic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic controls McCann momentarily but McCann frees himself.
Sandro Filcic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filcic has his hands on McCann's head, controlling the position.
Filcic wants to control but McCann passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Filcic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Filcic controls his leg.
Filcic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sandro Filcic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Filcic.
McCann misses with a double jab.
McCann lands with a straight right. Filcic didn't see that one coming.
Filcic shoots in for a double leg but McCann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCann misses with a looping left.
Filcic lands a head kick. McCann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Filcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by McCann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCann.
Filcic walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
McCann fails to land with a series of punches.
McCann just misses with a punch to the body.
McCann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filcic.
McCann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filcic.
McCann is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Filcic lands but McCann takes it in his stride.
McCann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filcic.
McCann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCann throws a combination that misses
and Filcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
A slapping body kick lands there for Filcic.
Filcic lands a head kick. McCann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Filcic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Filcic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McCann wants to control but Filcic is having none of it.
McCann is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann taking shots to the head.
Filcic working for a guillotine from mount but McCann is in no mood to give up.
McCann wants to hold on but Filcic pushes him away.
McCann is squirming around, avoiding Filcic's attempts to control the action.
McCann is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is landing with some decent strikes but McCann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Filcic lands a heavy elbow.
McCann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCann is looking to improve his position.
McCann is pressing down on Filcic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCann wants to hit a switch here but Filcic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCann there!
Filcic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann working to try and regain half guard.
Filcic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Filcic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Filcic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filcic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Sandro Filcic!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Sandro Filcic!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Sandro Filcic!
Sandro Filcic wins by unanimous decision!
Sandro Filcic is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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