PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Scala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilipovic comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses: Paradise City. Dave Scala told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kilipovic
vs
Scala

191 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Kilipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Scala!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kilipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scala is trying to push Kilipovic away but Kilipovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scala wants to break free but Kilipovic has control.
Scala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilipovic has Scala pressed against the cage, preventing Scala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Scala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kilipovic breaks from the clinch.
Scala avoids the body shot from Kilipovic.
Scala swings for the body but Kilipovic moves out of range.
Kilipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilipovic feints and then cracks Scala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scala down.
Scala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilipovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Scala.
Kilipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilipovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scala.
Kilipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilipovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilipovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scala throws out the jab.
Kilipovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilipovic.
Scala throws a hook but Kilipovic blocks it.
Scala misses with a hook.
Kilipovic connects with a high kick.

Scala moves into the clinch.
Scala is trying to break free.
Kilipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Kilipovic breaks the clinch.
Scala lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilipovic off the cage and back into rage.
Kilipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Scala connects with a body shot that sends Kilipovic's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilipovic as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilipovic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scala.
Mirko Kilipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Scala.
Scala looks gassed!
Kilipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scala falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scala looks to land a combination but Kilipovic avoids it well.
Kilipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilipovic scores with a leg kick.
Scala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic connects with a jab.
Kilipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scala.
Kilipovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilipovic shoots in and drives through. Scala sprawls well.
Scala throws an overhand right that lands on Kilipovic's shoulder, as Kilipovic tries to avoid the shot.
Scala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilipovic is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kilipovic lands but Scala takes it in his stride.
Scala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilipovic tries to avoid it but Scala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilipovic to the ground. Kilipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dave Scala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kilipovic.
Scala throws a lazy right hand but Kilipovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Scala.

Kilipovic gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
You can see the frustration on Scala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scala trying to remain calm as Kilipovic controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilipovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kilipovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scala to his feet.
Kilipovic cracks Scala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilipovic connects with a high kick.
Kilipovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Scala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A combination from Scala does no damage.
Kilipovic ducks under a wild hook from Scala.
Kilipovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scala throws a right and a left that Kilipovic avoids nicely.
Kilipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scala.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilipovic. That's going to slow Scala down.

Kilipovic closes the distance and pushes Scala back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scala tests Kilipovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilipovic scores with a leg kick.
Kilipovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilipovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Scala.
Kilipovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kilipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scala misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilipovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Scala really felt that one!
Mirko Kilipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Dave Scala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Scala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilipovic slips under a jab.
Scala avoids the body shot from Kilipovic.
Scala fails to land the takedown.
Scala is breathing heavily.
Scala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scala misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scala misses with a straight left.
Scala moves in looking to clinch but Kilipovic pushes him off.
Scala throws a series of punches but Kilipovic avoids them all with ease.
Kilipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Scala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kilipovic counter with a right hand.
Kilipovic with a nice cross.
Kilipovic is looking to slow Scala down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilipovic.
Scala lands with a straight right. Kilipovic didn't see that one coming.
Kilipovic works the jab nicely.
Scala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilipovic closes the distance and clinches up with Scala, looking for a takedown. Kilipovic pushes Scala against the cage but Scala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Scala misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilipovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scala shoots in but Kilipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mirko Kilipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Scala.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Scala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilipovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scala defends it nicely.
Kilipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kilipovic is looking to slow Scala down with leg kicks.
Scala tries to land a front kick but Kilipovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilipovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab from Kilipovic.
Scala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kilipovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Scala.
Kilipovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scala takes a step back to recover.
Kilipovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scala tries to avoid it but Kilipovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scala to the ground. Scala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kilipovic takes a swing at Scala's ribcage but misses.
Scala throws a looping overhand right but Kilipovic ducks down to avoid it.
Scala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilipovic jabs Scala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilipovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Scala misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Scala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilipovic moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilipovic. That's going to slow Scala down.
Kilipovic thuds his shin into the meat of Scala's side.
Scala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kilipovic lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilipovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilipovic - that will leave a mark!
Scala might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilipovic. Kilipovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilipovic lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Kilipovic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kilipovic scores with a head kick. Scala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilipovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Kilipovic tenderised Scala's leg. Scala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Scala.
Kilipovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilipovic thuds his right hand into Scala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scala.
Scala tries to clinch there but Kilipovic circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilipovic. That's going to slow Scala down.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilipovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scala can do to turn this around?
Scala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scala leaves Kilipovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilipovic connects with a body shot.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Scala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scala fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilipovic scores with a leg kick.
Scala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic keeps Scala at a distance using the push kick.
Kilipovic throws a nice head kick!
Scala is looking to clinch but Kilipovic is avoiding it.
Scala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dave Scala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Kilipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Scala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilipovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilipovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scala will feel that in the morning.

Kilipovic closes the distance and pushes Scala back into the cage.
Scala can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kilipovic.
Scala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilipovic lands an elbow just above Scala 's eye.

Kilipovic breaks from the clinch.
Kilipovic scores with a head kick.
Scala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic moves in looking to clinch but Scala pushes him off.
Kilipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilipovic, right into the meat.
Scala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scala throws a leg kick but Kilipovic checks it.
Kilipovic avoids the body shot from Scala.
Kilipovic connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Kilipovic lands but Scala takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Kilipovic slams his shin into Scala's torso.
Scala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scala tries to land a body kick
and Kilipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Scala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilipovic with a nice cross.
Scala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scala. Kilipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilipovic shoots for a takedown but Scala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mirko Kilipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilipovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilipovic.
Scala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilipovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scala looks to land a left hand but Kilipovic moved out of range nicely.
Scala throws the left hand but Kilipovic avoids the punch easily.
Kilipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Kilipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilipovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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