PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Massey
vs
Filipovic

212 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexis Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic tries to score with a low kick but Massey moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
It looked like Massey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.

Filipovic has Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.

Filipovic pushes Massey up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Massey is trying to trip Filipovic. He has hold of a leg but Filipovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Massey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Massey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Massey breaks the clinch.
Filipovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Filipovic 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.

Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.

Massey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Filipovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Massey pulls guard successfully.

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

Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Massey pulls guard successfully.

Filipovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Massey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipovic prevents a body shot from Massey.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massey has him pressed against the cage.

Massey jumps guard.

Massey is working an open guard so Filipovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Filipovic tried to score with a low kick but Massey checks it.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Massey trying to control the position but instead, Filipovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Massey into the cage.
Massey trying to control the position but instead, Filipovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Massey into the cage.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Massey is controlling the position.

Massey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Filipovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Filipovic manages to escape to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.

Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.

Massey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovic regains guard.

Filipovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Massey is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Massey has his back to the cage.
Massey misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Massey checks a leg kick.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massey counters with a series of strikes. Filipovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filipovic throws out a leg kick but Massey moves out of range and Filipovic only half commits.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Massey pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Filipovic gets to his feet - Massey follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Massey misses the target.

Massey has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Massey has Filipovic pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filipovic.

Massey pulls Filipovic into guard.

Filipovic gets to his feet - Massey follows without any prompting.

Filipovic darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
Massey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Massey slowing the pace effectively.
Massey tries to stall but Filipovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Massey stalls.

Massey successfully pulls guard.
Mirko Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Massey is working an open guard so Filipovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Filipovic rushes Massey and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Massey has the dominant position.
Massey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Massey misses with some punches.

Massey has hold of one of Filipovic's legs. Filipovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Massey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Filipovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Massey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Massey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Massey avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Massey is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
It looked like Massey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexis Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic throws a low kick, looking for Massey's leg but Massey calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Massey throws a big counter combination but Filipovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexis Massey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic motions for Massey to come forward. Filipovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Filipovic clinches up against the cage.

Massey gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Massey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Filipovic gets to his feet. Massey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Massey tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Massey is controlling him.
Filipovic tries to break free but Massey pushes him back against the cage.

Massey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Filipovic regains guard immediately.

Filipovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Filipovic forces Massey back against the cage and clinches.
Filipovic blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Massey moves out of range easily.
Filipovic with a poor takedown
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Filipovic darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Massey has him pinned against the cage.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Massey won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Massey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Filipovic regains guard immediately.

Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Massey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Massey missing with knees to the body.

Massey lands a takedown into guard.

Filipovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Massey misses with some punches.
Massey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Massey is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Filipovic clinches up with Massey and pushes him back against the cage.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Massey has double underhooks.

Massey successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Filipovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Filipovic throws a chopping leg kick but Massey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Massey tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Massey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Massey is trying to trip Filipovic. He has hold of a leg but Filipovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Massey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Filipovic has his feet on Massey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Massey back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Massey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.

Massey drags the fight down to the ground.

Filipovic stands and steps away. Massey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massey is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Filipovic moves into the clinch.

Massey jumps guard and drags Filipovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipovic 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

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