PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandro Filcic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filcic
vs
Rage

178 cm
26
157 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Filcic moves into range and clinches up with Rage.
Rage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filcic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rage stuns Filcic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Rage.
Rage throws a body kick the misses
and Filcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!

Rage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Filcic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Filcic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rage's guard.
Rage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filcic controls the pace.
Rage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filcic is one step ahead there.
Filcic tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filcic's guard.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rage stopping the sweep attempt from Filcic.
Filcic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Filcic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Filcic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rage turns into him and now he's in Filcic's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to stand up but Filcic won't let him.
Rage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rage postures up in Filcic's guard and throws a big left but Filcic blocks it.
Rage tries to stand but Filcic is controlling from the bottom.
Rage postures up.
Rage preventing the sweep.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filcic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filcic is trying to keep Rage in close.
Filcic is breathing heavily.

Rage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filcic pinned against the cage. Filcic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt

and Filcic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filcic tries to land a knee to the head but Rage blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filcic.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filcic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filcic lands a left hand.

Rage lands a takedown into guard.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage pushes down on Filcic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filcic's head.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage wants to stand up but Filcic is controlling the position.
Filcic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rage's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to roll but Filcic sticks to his back.
Filcic biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rage wants to escape the position.
Filcic is trying to stick to Rage's back but Rage is turning into Filcic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Filcic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rage.
Filcic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Filcic is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.

Filcic is working an open guard so Rage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filcic counters with a straight right hand.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Filcic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filcic throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Rage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rage thows a body shot but no joy.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filcic as he avoids it easily.

Filcic gets a clinch.
Rage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filcic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filcic stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
Filcic lands a left hand.
Rage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filcic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Rage.
Filcic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rage avoiding damage as Filcic throws knees to the body.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filcic prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Filcic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filcic misses with a few strikes there.
Rage slaps away a takedown attempt from Filcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Rage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Filcic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.
Rage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Rage wants to finish this one by submission but Filcic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rage.
BOOM! Rage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filcic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is in a horrible position here. Rage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Filcic wants to hold on but Rage pushes him away.
BOOM! Rage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filcic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rage is landing with some decent strikes but Filcic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Filcic?
Filcic is desperately trying to improve his position but Rage has a good base and remains in mount.
Rage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rage landing strikes from the mount.
Rage working Filcic over with strikes here.
Rage landing strikes from the mount and Filcic is in trouble!
Rage is landing with some decent strikes but Filcic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Filcic working to try and regain half guard.
Rage landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Filcic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rage lands a heavy elbow.
Rage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rage breaks from Filcic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Filcic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rage working the ground and pound effectively.

Rage looking to secure an arm triangle but Filcic defends it well.
Rage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Rage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Filcic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rage working the ground and pound effectively.
Rage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Rage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Filcic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Filcic and Rage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Filcic is looking to regain half guard here but Rage keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
Filcic is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage working the head and body with strikes.
Rage is nestled in close to Filcic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage throws a strike but Filcic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Filcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filcic's head.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filcic's guard.
Rage stands and throws Filcic's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Filcic is trying to work for a sweep but Rage has mounted him!
Filcic is bucking up trying to escape but Rage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rage scoring with strikes but Filcic is staying in there.
Roy Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rage working for a submission but Filcic is keeping him at bay.
Rage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Filcic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Rage moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Filcic has worked his arm free - good work by Filcic!
Filcic struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working Filcic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rage tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rage scores with punches from side control.
Sandro Filcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Filcic is looking for a sweep.

Rage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Filcic regains half guard, as Rage was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rage works his way into side control.
Roy Rage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filcic is trying to get back to half guard.
Rage lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Rage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Filcic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands a big shot there that rocks Filcic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rage wants to control but instead Filcic manages to regain half guard.
Rage is keen to just control but Filcic is a slippery customer.
Filcic wants to get back to full guard.

Rage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filcic defends it well.
Rage trying to control from half guard but Filcic is working away.
Rage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Filcic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Rage!