PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bozigit Atayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bozigit Atayev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Atayev
vs
Filipovic

193 cm
21
240 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

188 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bozigit Atayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atayev moves out of range as Filipovic strikes.
Filipovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.

Atayev closes the distance and pushes Filipovic back into the cage.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atayev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filipovic up against the cage.

Atayev pulls Filipovic into guard.
Atayev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atayev thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atayev.
Atayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atayev.
Atayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Filipovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Atayev.
Filipovic is looking to control Atayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filipovic avoid being mounted?
Atayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atayev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atayev.
Atayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Atayev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atayev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atayev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atayev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atayev trying to control from half guard but Filipovic is working away.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filipovic defending well though.
Atayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Atayev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Atayev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Atayev working over Filipovic with some ground and pound. Filipovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic wants to control but Atayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Atayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atayev wants to control but Filipovic is keeping him busy.
Atayev prevents Filipovic from improving his position.

Atayev is working for a submission of some sort.
Atayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Atayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Atayev is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic is refusing to be controlled, as Atayev sits in half guard.
Filipovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atayev is working away from the top position though.

Atayev is working for a submission of some sort.
Atayev is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atayev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filipovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Filipovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Atayev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atayev gets full guard.
Atayev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Atayev is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Filipovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atayev connects with a nice short shot to Filipovic's temple.
Atayev trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep. Atayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Atayev is looking for a kimura but Filipovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Atayev to get the leverage.
Filipovic is looking to control Atayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filipovic avoid being mounted?

Filipovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filipovic defending well though.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atayev lands a nice short elbow.
Filipovic trying to hold on to Atayev's head to control him but Atayev postures up.

That's two 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.
Ground and pound from Atayev.
Atayev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atayev stalling.
Atayev prevents Filipovic from improving his position.
Atayev stalling.

Atayev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atayev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atayev throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic trying to control here.
Atayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Filipovic is trying to control but can't.

Atayev is looking for a kimura here.
Filipovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Filipovic trying to hold on to Atayev's head to control him but Atayev postures up.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Filipovic trying to control but Atayev postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mirko Filipovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Atayev or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
Atayev is looking to clinch.
Atayev throws a low kick but Filipovic moves out of range easily.
Atayev tried to score with a low kick but Filipovic checks it.
Atayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atayev dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Atayev's head and hops out.
Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bozigit Atayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atayev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atayev wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Filipovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atayev doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bozigit Atayev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Atayev throws a leg kick but Filipovic moved away.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Atayev.
Atayev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atayev throws a combination that misses
and Atayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atayev misses with a leg kick.
Atayev tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Atayev.
A low kick from Atayev misses
and Filipovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atayev with a poor takedown
and Filipovic counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atayev avoids the head kick by Filipovic.

Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atayev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atayev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atayev is trying to drag Filipovic to the mat but Filipovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atayev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atayev pushes off an throws an elbow but Filipovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Filipovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Atayev stalling the fight.
Atayev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atayev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipovic is defending well for now.
Atayev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Atayev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Atayev throws an elbow but misses.
Filipovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Atayev lands a takedown into guard.

Filipovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Atayev stands up from Filipovic's guard - Atayev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Atayev stuffs the takedown.
Bozigit Atayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Atayev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filipovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atayev.
Atayev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range.
Filipovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atayev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Filipovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Atayev which made him look bad.
Atayev is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Atayev tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.

Filipovic 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.

Atayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filipovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Filipovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filipovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Atayev throwing strikes but missing.
Atayev postures up.
Atayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Filipovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filipovic pulls Atayev in close to prevent any damage.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atayev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bozigit Atayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atayev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Bozigit Atayev!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Bozigit Atayev!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bozigit Atayev!

Bozigit Atayev wins by unanimous decision!