PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbu Lailungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipovic
vs
Lailungi

186 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbu Lailungi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Filipovic moves into the clinch.

Filipovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lailungi is trying to keep an underhook but Filipovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Filipovic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lailungi to get to his feet.

Filipovic rushes Lailungi and presses him up against the cage.
Lailungi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filipovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Lailungi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Filipovic tries to kick Lailungi off but Lailungi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lailungi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lailungi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lailungi is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lailungi is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Filipovic manages to get to full guard.
Filipovic wants to stand but Lailungi is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lailungi throws an elbow that misses. Filipovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lailungi's guard. Nice move by Filipovic!

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

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic taking a breather.
Lailungi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lailungi.
Filipovic has Lailungi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lailungi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Lailungi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Filipovic is defending well.
Michal Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbu Lailungi.

Lailungi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Filipovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lailungi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filipovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Filipovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lailungi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lailungi has Filipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lailungi tries to circle away but Filipovic has him pinned against the cage.
Filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Lailungi.
Lailungi is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Lailungi wants to take the fight to the mat but Filipovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lailungi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filipovic prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lailungi wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Filipovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lailungi is trying to keep an underhook but Filipovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Filipovic stands up from half guard.
Lailungi throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.
Lailungi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lailungi connects with a body shot.

Lailungi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filipovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lailungi wants to sweep but no luck.
Lailungi is trying to keep Filipovic in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic stands and steps away. Lailungi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Filipovic takes a swing at Lailungi's ribcage but misses.

Lailungi clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Lailungi throws out a leg kick but Filipovic moves out of range and Lailungi only half commits.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Lailungi moves out of range.
Lailungi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Filipovic rushes Lailungi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lailungi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Filipovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lailungi is trying to drag Filipovic to the mat but Filipovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lailungi looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lailungi throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Lailungi throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lailungi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lailungi.
Lailungi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lailungi prevents it.

Lailungi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filipovic is defended easily by Lailungi.
Lailungi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lailungi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Filipovic.
Michal Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Lailungi scores with a one two! Filipovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lailungi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lailungi scores with a nice strike.
Lailungi throws a lazy head kick
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick.
Lailungi is breathing heavily.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Lailungi. Lailungi gets slowly back to his feet.
Lailungi looks for the body kick but Filipovic saw that one coming.

Filipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lailungi prevents the takedown attempt.
Filipovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Lailungi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Lailungi thuds a left hand into Filipovic's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lailungi but Lailungi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lailungi is looking to chop away at Filipovic's legs.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Lailungi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filipovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filipovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lailungi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipovic somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lailungi throws a one two combo.
Lailungi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lailungi tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lailungi lands a nice shot to the body.
Filipovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lailungi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filipovic has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Lailungi back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.

Lailungi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lailungi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filipovic.

Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lailungi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Filipovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lailungi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Filipovic is defending well.
Lailungi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic can't get the takedown.
Filipovic prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi wants to break the clinch but can't.

Filipovic manages to break the clinch.

Filipovic darts in and clinches Lailungi up against the cage.
Lailungi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Filipovic tightens his grip and picks Lailungi up, before dumping him to the ground. Lailungi manages to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lailungi can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!

Filipovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lailungi, up you get!

Lailungi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lailungi throws a strike but Filipovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Filipovic pushes Lailungi off and scrambles back to his feet.

Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Umbu Lailungi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lailungi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Lailungi.
Nice takedown defense from Lailungi. No joy for Filipovic on that attempt.
Lailungi throws a head kick that misses.
Lailungi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lailungi wants to clinch
and Filipovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Filipovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Lailungi sprawls well. He's pushed Filipovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Filipovic rushes Lailungi and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic stalling against the cage.
Filipovic has Lailungi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lailungi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lailungi tries for a takedown but Filipovic manages to get underhooks.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lailungi tries to sprawl but Filipovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Filipovic prevents Lailungi from improving his position.

Filipovic stands up from half guard.
Lailungi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lailungi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lailungi falls off balance throwing a combination

so Filipovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Filipovic stands up from Lailungi's guard - Filipovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lailungi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Lailungi back into the cage.
Filipovic is pushing Lailungi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Filipovic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Lailungi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Filipovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lailungi looking for a takedown.
Filipovic goes for a takedown attempt but Lailungi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Umbu Lailungi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filipovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lailungi prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Lailungi blocks with his arms.
Filipovic goes for a takedown attempt but Lailungi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lailungi.
Lailungi looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Filipovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lailungi pinned against the cage. Lailungi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lailungi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in but Lailungi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lailungi misses with a head kick.
Lailungi is looking to clinch.
Lailungi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Filipovic drives through with a takedown into guard.

Filipovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lailungi scores with a one two! Filipovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Lailungi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Lailungi both land. Nice combination.
Filipovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lailungi's waist but Lailungi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filipovic off to one side.
Lailungi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Filipovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filipovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filipovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Filipovic!