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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Alejandro!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro tries to clinch
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alejandro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Alejandro wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Alejandro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alejandro prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Alejandro trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Alejandro prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Filipovic pushes Alejandro off and gets back to his feet.
Alejandro instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Alejandro blocks it.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro is controlling him.
Alejandro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Alejandro has him pinned against the cage.
Filipovic gets underhooks to prevent Alejandro's takedown attempt.
Alejandro lands a knee to the body.
Alejandro breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
That's two 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.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Alejandro counters with a solid body kick.
Alejandro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Filipovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alejandro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alejandro tries to clinch
and Filipovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alejandro's guard.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Alejandro wants to sweep here but Filipovic controlling him for the moment.
Alejandro has momentary wrist control but Filipovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Filipovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alejandro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filipovic has managed to get both his arms back between Alejandro's legs - danger averted.
Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alejandro on the ground.
Filipovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alejandro keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filipovic looking to sit in guard and control but Alejandro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alejandro prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Alejandro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Filipovic is working an open guard so Alejandro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Alejandro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alejandro prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Alejandro gets to his feet - Filipovic follows without any prompting.
Alejandro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filipovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alejandro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alejandro is looking to clinch.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Alejandro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Alejandro. Alejandro maintains the clinch.
Filipovic jumps into guard, dragging Alejandro to the mat.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Filipovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Alejandro counters with a three punch combo that has Filipovic backing up. Filipovic nods at Alejandro to acknowledge the strikes.
Alejandro fails with the takedown
and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alejandro is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alejandro has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alejandro throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alejandro's efforts to push away.
Alejandro breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Alejandro shoots in.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcos Alejandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alejandro drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro has him pressed against the cage.
Alejandro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Filipovic won't allow it.
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 gets control of Alejandro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Filipovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alejandro stands and steps away. Filipovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Filipovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alejandro's half guard.
Filipovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Filipovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filipovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filipovic working over Alejandro with some ground and pound. Alejandro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alejandro tries to kick Filipovic off but Filipovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alejandro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Filipovic prevents Alejandro from standing back up.
Filipovic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
Alejandro tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alejandro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Filipovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alejandro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filipovic tries to kick Alejandro off in order to stand up. Alejandro Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alejandro stands up.
Filipovic with a poor takedown
and Alejandro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alejandro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alejandro is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Marcos Alejandro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Alejandro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Filipovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Alejandro won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Alejandro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Filipovic, up you get!
Alejandro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alejandro tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Alejandro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alejandro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alejandro wants to clinch
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combo that has Alejandro backing up. Alejandro nods at Filipovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Alejandro avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Alejandro keeps Filipovic at a distance using the push kick.
Filipovic tries to clinch up
and Alejandro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alejandro defends well.
Filipovic kicks Alejandro off and gets to his feet.
Alejandro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alejandro lands a head kick. Filipovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alejandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alejandro throws a big shot that misses.
Alejandro dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Alejandro's head and hops out.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
Filipovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alejandro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipovic somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alejandro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic rushes Alejandro and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filipovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alejandro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filipovic's brow.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alejandro doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Alejandro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Alejandro counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alejandro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alejandro is trying to maintain a safe position but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns Alejandro into the cage.
That's four 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.
Alejandro gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alejandro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Filipovic throws and elbow that misses. Alejandro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filipovic's guard. Nice move by Alejandro!
Filipovic kicks Alejandro off and gets to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alejandro.
Alejandro moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Filipovic clinches up against the cage.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Alejandro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alejandro crunches a lovely knee into Filipovic's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Alejandro.
I've got Alejandro 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Alejandro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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