PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipowicz has chosen Duran Duran - The Wild Boys as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michal Filipowicz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Speedman
vs
Filipowicz

186 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedman takes one to the chin there.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Filipowicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Speedman.
Speedman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Speedman lands a jab to the nose.
Speedman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Speedman throws a solid leg kick but Filipowicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Speedman.
Speedman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filipowicz on the side of the head.
Speedman ducks right into an uppercut from Filipowicz.
Speedman throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Speedman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filipowicz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Speedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speedman or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipowicz as Speedman tries to tie him up.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Filipowicz.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Filipowicz misses with some punches.
Speedman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz gets through Speedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz pushes Speedman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz can't find room to land a body shot as Speedman controls the action.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipowicz.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Filipowicz controls the action.
Nice body punch from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipowicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz works on Speedman's body with a couple of short punches.
Speedman letting Filipowicz take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Speedman.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Filipowicz controlling the action here for a moment.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz misses with a body punch.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Filipowicz back against the cage.
Filipowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipowicz.

It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
Filipowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipowicz is pushing Speedman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipowicz tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Filipowicz back against the cage.
Filipowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filipowicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Speedman.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman pushes Filipowicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Filipowicz pushes Speedman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
Filipowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Filipowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman lands a right hand.
Filipowicz lands a right hand.
Filipowicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filipowicz.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman.
Speedman scores with a shot to the side of Filipowicz's head.
Filipowicz blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Speedman throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Filipowicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Filipowicz misses with a straight left.
Speedman is looking to counter punch.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side.
Speedman shoots in for a double leg but Filipowicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filipowicz lands a jab to Speedman's midsection.
Filipowicz tests Speedman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
A left lands for Filipowicz.
Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Speedman.
Filipowicz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speedman checks it well.
Filipowicz stuns Speedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman walks into a jab.
Speedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts.
Filipowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipowicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Speedman counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Filipowicz catches Speedman right on the button with a cross.
Filipowicz misses with a looping right.
A big left from Speedman misses.
Filipowicz avoids a kick to the body.
Speedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedman.
Speedman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Speedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman tries to score with a low kick but Filipowicz moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Speedman throws a body kick.
Filipowicz sizes up Speedman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Speedman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Speedman drives through and clinches with Filipowicz against the cage.
A short right from Filipowicz.
Speedman blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Filipowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipowicz misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speedman or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Speedman.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Speedman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filipowicz or not.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipowicz controls his hands.
Filipowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman is leaning against Filipowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
A right hand to the body from Speedman.
Filipowicz is breathing heavily.
Speedman tries a body shot but Filipowicz blocks it.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Filipowicz.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipowicz's elbow.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Filipowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Speedman.
Filipowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Filipowicz.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Filipowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filipowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Speedman on the inside.
Speedman tries a body shot but Filipowicz blocks it.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike.
Filipowicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipowicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Filipowicz lands with a right to the head.
Filipowicz stalling in the clinch but Speedman improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Filipowicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speedman. Speedman obviously looking to wear him down.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Filipowicz looks to throw the jab but Speedman is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a right hand
and Speedman counters with a solid body kick.
Filipowicz throws out a loose jab but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Speedman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Filipowicz throws a looping overhand right but Speedman ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Speedman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Speedman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speedman connects with a leg kick. Filipowicz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipowicz misses with a combination
and Speedman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Filipowicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipowicz.
Speedman scores with a punch to the head.
Speedman throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Speedman with that takedown attempt.
Filipowicz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Speedman is looking to land body kicks.
Filipowicz sizes up Speedman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipowicz blocks the body kick.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.
A little feinted left hand from Speedman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Speedman slips under a jab.
Tugg Speedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speedman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Speedman misses with a hook to the body
and Speedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Speedman.
Filipowicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman is looking to counter the offense by Filipowicz and move into the clinch.
Speedman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Filipowicz lands with a cross.
Speedman tries to clinch up but Filipowicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipowicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speedman misses with a body kick.
Speedman misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman looks to land a body kick but Filipowicz moved away.
Filipowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Speedman moves to clinch but Filipowicz breaks away
and Filipowicz counters with a big head kick but Speedman shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Speedman.
Filipowicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speedman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filipowicz takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Speedman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speedman throws a body kick that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Speedman thinking.
Filipowicz digs a good hook to Speedman's body.
Nice shot lands for Filipowicz.
Speedman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipowicz checks it well.
Speedman takes one on the button.
Speedman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Speedman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman misses with a left hand
and Filipowicz counters with a big right hand! Oh Speedman is in trouble here! Filipowicz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
After winning the bout, Michal Filipowicz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.