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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Rutten avoids a wild elbow strike from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Rutten 's eye.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Filipovic controls the action.
Rutten avoids the elbow strike from Filipovic, against the cage.
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by Filipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
Rutten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rutten 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.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Rutten wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutten obliges.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rutten wants a takedown but no success here.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rutten tries to pull guard but Filipovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Rutten drops back down to his feet.
Rutten looks winded!
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Rutten 's eye.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
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 comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Bas Rutten's cut even more.
Rutten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a damaging elbow.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Bas Rutten's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Filipovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Rutten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filipovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filipovic has Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten takes an elbow to the temple.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Rutten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filipovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutten 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.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic lands an elbow that stopped Rutten in his tracks for a moment.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Bas Rutten's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
Rutten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
We've been informed that Rutten has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Filipovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Filipovic.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bas Rutten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirko Filipovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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