PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leifr Eiriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leifr Eiriksson's chin.

Filipovic
vs
Eiriksson

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leifr Eiriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eiriksson throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Eiriksson.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut. Eiriksson saw that one coming.
Eiriksson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Eiriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic tried to score with a low kick but Eiriksson checks it.

Eiriksson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filipovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Eiriksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipovic is defending well.
Eiriksson fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic prevents Eiriksson from improving position.
Filipovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eiriksson on the ground.
Eiriksson trying to control the position but Filipovic is working away.
Eiriksson working the ground and pound but Filipovic is defending the strikes.
Eiriksson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Eiriksson is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eiriksson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Filipovic!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eiriksson looking to control but Filipovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eiriksson controlling the pace for now.
Filipovic is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson thowing shots but they're missing.
Eiriksson misses with a head shot.
Eiriksson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Eiriksson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Filipovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The referee warns Filipovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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.
Eiriksson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eiriksson trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leifr Eiriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Eiriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eiriksson showed some decent athleticism there.

Eiriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Eiriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Eiriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiriksson is keen to just control but Filipovic is a slippery customer.

Eiriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eiriksson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Eiriksson trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eiriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Eiriksson duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eiriksson somewhat.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eiriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eiriksson is breathing heavily.
Eiriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leifr Eiriksson.
Eiriksson avoids the head kick by Filipovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses

and Eiriksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eiriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Eiriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Eiriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eiriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leifr Eiriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Filipovic throws a head kick that Eiriksson semi-blocks.
Filipovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eiriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Eiriksson throws a wild body kick that Filipovic sees coming a mile off.
Eiriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eiriksson shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Eiriksson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leifr Eiriksson.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eiriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiriksson misses with a body shot.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Leifr Eiriksson has been cut.
Leifr Eiriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eiriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Eiriksson counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Eiriksson drags him back down.
Eiriksson working the head with strikes.

Eiriksson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Filipovic has escaped the position, nice work there.

Eiriksson tries for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic pushes Eiriksson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eiriksson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson throws a strike aimed at the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic avoids it well.

Eiriksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eiriksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face as Eiriksson controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eiriksson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Filipovic parries the strikes from Eiriksson easily there. Eiriksson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Filipovic to escape.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eiriksson advances to full mount.
Eiriksson scoring with strikes but Filipovic is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirko Filipovic.
I think Eiriksson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leifr Eiriksson!