PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu has chosen Nelly - Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Filipe
vs
Makungu

166 cm
22
153 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

174 cm
25
156 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariano Filipe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makungu but Makungu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Filipe moves out of range as Makungu strikes.
Makungu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makungu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filipe cracks Makungu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makungu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Makungu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makungu. Filipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makungu misses with a hook.
Makungu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Makungu does no damage.
Filipe scores with a punch to the head.

Filipe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makungu's guard.
Makungu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filipe is one step ahead there.
Filipe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makungu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Filipe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makungu is trying to control Filipe 's posture but Filipe avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is looking for a sweep.

Filipe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makungu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Filipe but great work by Makungu.
Makungu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Makungu is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipe is defending well.
Filipe is trying to control Makungu's posture but Makungu avoids it.
Filipe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Makungu.
Filipe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makungu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Filipe tries to roll over but Makungu keeps him under control.
Filipe is trying to control but Makungu passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makungu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Filipe tries to bench press Makungu off him but Makungu keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makungu cracks Filipe with a big elbow.
Filipe struggling a bit here.

Makungu is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipe is defending well.
Filipe is trying to control Makungu's posture but Makungu avoids it.
Makungu working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Filipe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makungu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makungu misses with the ground and pound.
Makungu lands a nice forearm strike.
Filipe is looking for a sweep.
Makungu working the ground and pound.
Filipe struggling a bit here.
Filipe is looking to regain half guard here but Makungu keeps moving and retains side control.
Filipe wants to control but Makungu postures up.
Filipe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Makungu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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.

Makungu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makungu looks gassed!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makungu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makungu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Filipe . No joy for Makungu on that attempt.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makungu but Makungu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filipe lands a nice looking body shot.
Filipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Filipe lands a jab to Makungu's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Makungu as Filipe shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Filipe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filipe checks a leg kick.
Filipe misses the shot to the body.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown but Makungu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makungu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Filipe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Filipe avoids the body shot from Makungu.
Filipe thows a body shot but no joy.
Filipe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makungu tries to score with a low kick but Filipe moves his leg out of the way.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Filipe ducks down to avoid it.
Filipe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Filipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Filipe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Makungu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filipe 's best efforts.
Makungu trying to control from the bottom.
Filipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makungu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makungu.
Filipe stopping the sweep attempt from Makungu.
Makungu is breathing heavily.
Filipe postures up in Makungu's guard and throws a big left but Makungu blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipe 's guard.
Filipe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makungu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Filipe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Filipe lands a nice shot to the head.
Makungu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makungu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filipe avoids the attempt from Makungu to control.
Makungu gets back to half guard.
Filipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makungu tries to get to full guard but Filipe has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu has hold of Filipe 's hands but Filipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Filipe lands strikes from half guard.
Filipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filipe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Filipe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makungu defends it well.

Filipe wants to work for an arm triangle but Makungu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Makungu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipe pulls his head out easily.
Makungu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filipe scores with a couple of nice shots.

Makungu actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filipe drops an elbow to the side of Makungu's head.
Makungu trying to control here.
Filipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makungu throws a jab when Filipe was well out of range.
Filipe is looking to wear down Makungu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filipe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.

Filipe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makungu did well to prevent Filipe getting side control.
Makungu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filipe thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Makungu to regain full guard.

Filipe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Makungu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Filipe , into his guard.
Makungu postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu trying to control but Filipe is working from the bottom.
Makungu passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Makungu swings around for an armbar but Filipe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makungu's guard.
Filipe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makungu's head.
Filipe advances position into side control!
Makungu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Filipe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makungu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Filipe .
Makungu is trying to control Filipe 's posture but Filipe avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Filipe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Makungu throws a right and a left that Filipe avoids nicely.
Filipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makungu is looking to clinch.
Filipe cracks Makungu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makungu as he jumps to the side.
Filipe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makungu throws a nice looking combination but Filipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Makungu misses.
Filipe lands a jab to the nose.
Makungu staying out of range there.
Filipe lands with a shot to the body.
Filipe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Filipe ducks right into an uppercut from Makungu.
Makungu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makungu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filipe .
Makungu throws a jab when Filipe was well out of range.
Filipe ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Makungu cracks a nice hook into Filipe 's ribs.
Filipe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is looking to clinch.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makungu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Filipe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makungu tries to clinch there but Filipe circles away.
Makungu walks into a straight right hand from Filipe .
Filipe misses with a shot to the body
and Makungu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makungu lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipe 's head.
Makungu lands with a shot to the body.
Makungu is looking to clinch but Filipe is avoiding it.
Filipe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Makungu.
Makungu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filipe misses the shot to the body.
Filipe dodges the punch combination from Makungu.
Makungu connects with a body shot.
Makungu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makungu throws out a powerful jab.
Filipe throws a hook to the side of Makungu's head but Makungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahdi Makungu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Filipe misses.
Filipe throws a nice looking combination but Makungu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makungu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipe moves away.
Makungu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipe .
Makungu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filipe to score with a decent uppercut.
Filipe ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filipe .
Filipe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to de liver by Filipe . Beautiful body shot.
Makungu misses with a looping left.
Filipe throws a nice looking combination but Makungu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipe tries for a takedown but Makungu circles away easily
and Makungu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filipe throws a hook to the side of Makungu's head but Makungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makungu as he jumps to the side.
Filipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Makungu is just out of range.
Makungu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Makungu or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipe which made him look bad.
Filipe moves out of range as Makungu strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe has a takedown stuffed.
Filipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Makungu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makungu swings for the body but Filipe moves out of range.
Filipe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makungu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipe somewhat.
Filipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Makungu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makungu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filipe at a distance.
Makungu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makungu misses with a wild combination.
Makungu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipe checks it well.
Makungu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipe fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu moves forwards but Filipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
Makungu throws a hook but Filipe blocks it.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Filipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Makungu is just out of range.
Makungu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filipe throws a good cross that connects.
Filipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Filipe misses.
Filipe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makungu throws a hook but Filipe avoids it easily.
Filipe scores with a punch to the head.
Makungu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makungu misses with a double jab.
Filipe lands with a cross.
Mariano Filipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makungu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makungu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipe .

And that's the end of the fight!
Mahdi Makungu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariano Filipe !