PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voronkoff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System of a Down-Aerials. Mirko Filipovic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Voronkoff
vs
Filipovic

186 cm
33
260 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

207 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Voronkoff moves out of range easily.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronkoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Andrey Voronkoff has been cut.
Voronkoff is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronkoff moves away.
Voronkoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Voronkoff blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Filipovic clinches.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voronkoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voronkoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic lands a slapping body shot.
Filipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voronkoff is able to avoid easily.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Voronkoff moves out of range.
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Filipovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronkoff.
Voronkoff drops his hands momentarily and Filipovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voronkoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Voronkoff moves into the clinch.
Filipovic is pressed up against the cage. Voronkoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filipovic down to the mat. Filipovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Voronkoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Voronkoff.

Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Voronkoff tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Voronkoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Voronkoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Voronkoff is rocked!

Andrey Voronkoff's cut is getting worse.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Voronkoff out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mirko Filipovic!