PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Fillipovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkarainen comes to the cage accompanied by HellYeah. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hakkarainen
vs
Fillipovitch

185 cm
29
201 lbs
11 - 2 - 2

185 cm
23
222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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1337 ANZAC

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 11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Zangief Hakkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Fillipovitch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fillipovitch is looking to slow Hakkarainen down with leg kicks.
That kick from Fillipovitch tenderised Hakkarainen's leg. Hakkarainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fillipovitch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen misses with a left hand
and Fillipovitch counters with a good low kick that Hakkarainen was not able to check.
Hakkarainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fillipovitch. Fillipovitch obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakkarainen walks into a left hand.
Fillipovitch connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakkarainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakkarainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fillipovitch thows a leg kick but Hakkarainen checks it
and Fillipovitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch stuns Hakkarainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fillipovitch throws a solid leg kick but Hakkarainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fillipovitch.
Mirko Fillipovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakkarainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakkarainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakkarainen swings for the body but Fillipovitch moves out of range.
Hakkarainen throws a big shot that misses.
Fillipovitch throws a low kick but Hakkarainen avoids it.
Fillipovitch blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen throws a chopping leg kick but Fillipovitch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakkarainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fillipovitch swings for the body but Hakkarainen moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Fillipovitch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hakkarainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch throws a front kick aimed at Hakkarainen's knee but Hakkarainen avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Fillipovitch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fillipovitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakkarainen.
Fillipovitch misses with a wild body shot.
Hakkarainen punishes Fillipovitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Fillipovitch lands a right hook to the body.
Hakkarainen is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Hakkarainen moves out of range easily.
Fillipovitch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hakkarainen rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Hakkarainen. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakkarainen throws a lazy right hand but Fillipovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakkarainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakkarainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fillipovitch. Fillipovitch obviously looking to wear him down.
Fillipovitch lands a jab to Hakkarainen's midsection.
Fillipovitch thumps Hakkarainen with a low kick.
Fillipovitch moves out of range of the body kick.
Fillipovitch connects with a right hand. Hakkarainen shakes it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fillipovitch!
Fillipovitch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fillipovitch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Fillipovitch is predictable there
and Hakkarainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fillipovitch's knee momentarily.
Fillipovitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakkarainen.
A low kick from Fillipovitch is predictable there
and Hakkarainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakkarainen misses with a hook. Fillipovitch ducked under it nicely.
Fillipovitch lands a head kick!
Fillipovitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hakkarainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hakkarainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fillipovitch with a hook.
Fillipovitch lands a leg kick that knocks Hakkarainen off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Fillipovitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Fillipovitch dominated that round.
That's time! Hakkarainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fillipovitch connects with a high kick.
Hakkarainen throws a leg kick but Fillipovitch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakkarainen misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakkarainen misses with an uppercut
and Fillipovitch counters with a leg kick.
Donk. Fillipovitch catches Hakkarainen right on the button with a cross.
Fillipovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Fillipovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakkarainen misses with an uppercut. Fillipovitch saw that one coming.
Hakkarainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fillipovitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen checks a low kick from Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen throws the left hand but Fillipovitch avoids the punch easily.
Hakkarainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch misses with a kick to the body.
Hakkarainen avoids the body shot from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch lands with a good body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hakkarainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fillipovitch lands a high kick!

It looks like Zangief Hakkarainen has been cut.
Hakkarainen swings for the body but Fillipovitch moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Hakkarainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hakkarainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fillipovitch counters with a good low kick that Hakkarainen was not able to check.
Fillipovitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fillipovitch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fillipovitch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fillipovitch feints and then cracks Hakkarainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakkarainen down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fillipovitch lands a high kick!
Fillipovitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakkarainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fillipovitch counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen takes a swing at Fillipovitch's ribcage but misses.
Hakkarainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fillipovitch throws a low kick but Hakkarainen moves out of range easily.
Fillipovitch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakkarainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch tries to land a front kick but Hakkarainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fillipovitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fillipovitch misses with a body kick.
Fillipovitch misses with a low kick.
Hakkarainen scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch lands with a nice body kick.
Hakkarainen delivers a nice body kick.
Mirko Fillipovitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fillipovitch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen tries to clinch there but Fillipovitch circles away.
Hakkarainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Fillipovitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fillipovitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fillipovitch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hakkarainen takes one to the side of the head.
Fillipovitch throws a head kick but Hakkarainen moves out of range.
Fillipovitch throws a leg kick
and Hakkarainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Fillipovitch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hakkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fillipovitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakkarainen throws out the jab.
Hakkarainen throws an overhand right that lands on Fillipovitch's shoulder, as Fillipovitch tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkarainen avoids the head kick by Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen blocks a leg kick.
Fillipovitch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Fillipovitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zangief Hakkarainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fillipovitch slips under a jab.
Fillipovitch misses with a leg kick
and Hakkarainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fillipovitch swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hakkarainen moves into the clinch.
Hakkarainen has Fillipovitch pressed against the cage, preventing Fillipovitch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fillipovitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fillipovitch stalling against the cage.
Fillipovitch is trying to force a seperation but Hakkarainen has the dominant position.
Hakkarainen blocking some punches.
Fillipovitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakkarainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fillipovitch is trying to break the clinch but Hakkarainen has him pressed against the cage.

Fillipovitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fillipovitch throws a leg kick but Hakkarainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakkarainen throws a lazy right hand but Fillipovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakkarainen moves away from the strike by Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fillipovitch moves away.
Fillipovitch tries to land a body kick
and Hakkarainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hakkarainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakkarainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fillipovitch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakkarainen is out of range.
Zangief Hakkarainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakkarainen cracks Fillipovitch with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fillipovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Fillipovitch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakkarainen defending well as Fillipovitch loads up on a big left hand.
Fillipovitch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakkarainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakkarainen throws the kick towards the body but Fillipovitch avoids it.
Hakkarainen throws a right and a left that Fillipovitch avoids nicely.
Fillipovitch misses with a low kick.
Hakkarainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fillipovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hakkarainen.
Fillipovitch connects with a leg kick. Hakkarainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fillipovitch scores with a nice right hand.
Fillipovitch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakkarainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fillipovitch.
Mirko Fillipovitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fillipovitch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakkarainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakkarainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fillipovitch moves away.
Fillipovitch cracks Hakkarainen with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fillipovitch lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hakkarainen is predictable there
and Fillipovitch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fillipovitch throws a head kick that half lands.
Fillipovitch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fillipovitch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakkarainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakkarainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fillipovitch scores with a kick to the body.
Fillipovitch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakkarainen avoids the head kick by Fillipovitch.
Hakkarainen misses with a double jab
and Fillipovitch counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Fillipovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fillipovitch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Fillipovitch!
Our winner, Mirko Fillipovitch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.