PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Dupre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dupre
vs
Filipovic

168 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabio Dupre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Dupre avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Dupre with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dupre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Dupre moves out of range easily.
Dupre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dupre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Dupre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dupre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupre fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabio Dupre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dupre somewhat.

That's two 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.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic connects with a jab.
Dupre moves away from the strike by Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Dupre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Dupre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Dupre fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupre looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dupre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Dupre with a series of wild strikes but Dupre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupre shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Dupre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic leaves Dupre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Fabio Dupre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic connects with a jab.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipovic is looking to land body kicks.
Dupre takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipovic 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!