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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yao Tsin Liao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic's entrance music is Duran Duran - Wild boys. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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184 cm
26
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yao Tsin Liao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsin Liao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsin Liao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovic circles away.
Tsin Liao ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Tsin Liao throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic is looking to slow Tsin Liao down with leg kicks.
Tsin Liao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tsin Liao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Tsin Liao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsin Liao wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Filipovic pushes Tsin Liao off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic stalks Tsin Liao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsin Liao's face. Tsin Liao staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsin Liao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Filipovic has a takedown stuffed.
Tsin Liao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsin Liao thows a leg kick but Filipovic checks it
and Tsin Liao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsin Liao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
so Tsin Liao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsin Liao prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Tsin Liao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Tsin Liao is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao thows a big elbow that misses.
Tsin Liao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Tsin Liao scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsin Liao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsin Liao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsin Liao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsin Liao tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Tsin Liao stays in close to Filipovic's body and controls the position.
Tsin Liao throwing strikes from guard but Filipovic blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsin Liao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsin Liao postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsin Liao.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Tsin Liao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four 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.
Tsin Liao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsin Liao is in close to Filipovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filipovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filipovic tries to get out of the position.
Tsin Liao looking to pass the guard.
Tsin Liao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsin Liao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic has momentary wrist control but Tsin Liao slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yao Tsin Liao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Filipovic enables Tsin Liao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filipovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsin Liao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Tsin Liao is controlling him.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsin Liao.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsin Liao wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Tsin Liao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Tsin Liao from controlling successfully.
Tsin Liao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yao Tsin Liao has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsin Liao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Tsin Liao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsin Liao is working Filipovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsin Liao chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsin Liao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsin Liao 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.
Tsin Liao is working Filipovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsin Liao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Tsin Liao isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsin Liao connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsin Liao stops Filipovic from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsin Liao trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Tsin Liao landing with the ground and pound.
Tsin Liao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsin Liao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsin Liao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsin Liao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsin Liao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsin Liao is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipovic has wrist control.
Tsin Liao postures up and lands a big shot to Filipovic's brow.
Tsin Liao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao lands a couple of digs.
Tsin Liao postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Tsin Liao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsin Liao stands up over Filipovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsin Liao chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsin Liao wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yao Tsin Liao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Tsin Liao.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsin Liao gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsin Liao is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsin Liao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsin Liao.
Tsin Liao not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsin Liao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsin Liao is controlling the pace.
Tsin Liao slips a nice elbow through Filipovic's hands, connecting with Filipovic's forehead.
Tsin Liao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsin Liao wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsin Liao controlling the action here.
Tsin Liao passes to side control.
Tsin Liao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tsin Liao connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Filipovic some visible discomfort.
Filipovic is trying to escape the position but Tsin Liao is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsin Liao lands a big shot there that rocks Filipovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsin Liao raining down shots from the mount!
Filipovic taking shots to the head.
Tsin Liao unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsin Liao working Filipovic over with strikes here.
Filipovic is rocked!
Tsin Liao postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Filipovic badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tsin Liao around the waist but Tsin Liao pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tsin Liao is the winner by TKO! Tsin Liao jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yao Tsin Liao!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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