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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snider thinks about countering with a body kick.
Filipovic throws a leg kick but Snider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filipovic.#TD#
Snider changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filipovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Filipovic is being controlled here.
Filipovic tries to escape but Snider is in control.
Snider controls the position.
Filipovic is trying to buck Snider off.
Filipovic defending against the ground and pound.
Snider working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Filipovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Snider dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Snider is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filipovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snider is controlling him well.
Snider happy to just control the position for now.
Snider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snider is controlling him well.#SU#
Snider stands up.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic is looking to land body kicks.
Filipovic thows a leg kick but Snider checks it
and Snider counters with a body kick.
Snider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Snider was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filipovic.#TD#
Snider fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Filipovic to the ground. Snider is now in Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic looks winded!
Filipovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Snider scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Filipovic wants to stand up but Snider is controlling him.
Snider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.#SU#
Snider stands and steps away. Filipovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Snider tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Snider pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snider is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snider content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Snider seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filipovic for as long as he can get away with.
Snider continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snider stops Filipovic from standing up.
Snider sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Snider isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snider slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Filipovic kicks Snider off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Snider takes the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Snider is controlling him.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Snider pulls guard successfully.
Filipovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Snider dominated that round.
That's time! Snider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Filipovic is looking to clinch. #TD#
Snider drives through with a takedown into Filipovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Filipovic has his feet on Snider's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Snider circles away.
Snider throws the kick towards the body but Filipovic avoids it.#CL#
Snider forces Filipovic back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Snider.
Filipovic is trying to push Snider away but Snider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Snider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Filipovic kicks Snider off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Snider drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Snider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipovic can do to turn this around?
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Snider keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Snider pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filipovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Filipovic wants to stand up but Snider is controlling him.
Snider works over Filipovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Snider is having none of it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Filipovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Snider controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2##TD#
Snider pulls Filipovic into guard.
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!
Snider has a closed guard, preventing Filipovic from standing up.
Snider seems keen to control Filipovic's posture.
Snider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Snider isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Filipovic wants to stand but Snider is controlling the position.
Snider lands a couple of elbows.
Snider is working Filipovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snider won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Snider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snider wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snider is controlling him.
Snider is stalling in the full guard.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Snider is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Filipovic has his feet on Snider's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.#T4##TD#
Snider drives through with a takedown into Filipovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Filipovic pushes Snider off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snider leaning his opponent against the cage.
Snider pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Snider throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Snider circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Snider gets the takedown into side control.
Snider trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Filipovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snider connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Snider happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Snider decides to stand up, so the ref orders Filipovic to his feet. #TD#
Snider dives in and scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.#T1#
Snider postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Snider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Snider from controlling successfully.
Snider has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filipovic is looking to stand back up but Snider counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Filipovic.
Snider content to control rather than advance.
Filipovic is looking to escape.
Snider is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Filipovic pushes Snider off looking to stand but Snider dives back in and keeps control.
Snider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Snider decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Snider has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Snider decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Filipovic stands up and waves to Snider to follow him.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snider swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
And Snider counters with a quick kick to the body but Filipovic blocks it.#T3##CL#
Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Snider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snider is pushing Filipovic 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 wants to break free but Snider has control.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snider lands a nice knee to the body.
Snider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Snider successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filipovic is fighting to break Snider's control of his arms but Snider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Snider is looking for a triangle but Filipovic pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnest Snider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snider has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnest Snider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
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.
#CL2#
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.#BC2#
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Filipovic pushes Massey up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
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.#ES2#
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.#BC#
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. #CL2#
Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
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!#ES2#
Filipovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Massey pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Filipovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Massey, up you get! #CL2#
Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Massey pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Filipovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
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.#TD#
Massey jumps guard.
#SU2#
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.#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.#T3#
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. #TD#
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!#ES2#
Filipovic manages to escape to his feet. #T4#
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Massey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovic regains guard.
#ES2#
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!#CL2#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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. #TD#
Massey pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
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.#CL#
Massey has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Massey has Filipovic pressed against the cage.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filipovic. #TD#
Massey pulls Filipovic into guard.
#SU2#
Filipovic gets to his feet - Massey follows without any prompting. #CL2#
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. #TD#
Massey successfully pulls guard.
Mirko Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SU2#
Massey is working an open guard so Filipovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
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.
#TD#
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.#ES2#
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!#TD#
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.#T3##SU2#
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.#CL2#
Filipovic clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Massey gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Massey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
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.#T4##CL2#
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.#TD#
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. #ES2#
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.
#CL2#
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.
#R3#
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.#CL2#
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.#TD#
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. #ES2#
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.#T1#
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Massey missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Massey lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
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. #T2##BC#
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
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. #TD#
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!#SU2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#TD#
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.#ES2#
Filipovic has his feet on Massey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Massey back into the cage.#T4#
Massey prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Massey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Massey drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
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!#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.#TD#
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!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nunez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Nunez is controlling him. #ES2#
Filipovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nunez prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
#TD2#
Filipovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nunez is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Filipovic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Nunez 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. #T1##ES2#
Filipovic pushes Nunez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Nunez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Filipovic wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Nunez has Filipovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nunez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Filipovic tumbling to the mat - Nunez dives into Filipovic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Filipovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunez has double underhooks. #T2##TD#
Nunez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Filipovic stands up from Nunez's guard - Filipovic perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nunez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Filipovic clinches. #T3##TD#
Nunez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Filipovic stands and steps away. Nunez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Nunez has Filipovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nunez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Filipovic tumbling to the mat - Nunez dives into Filipovic's guard.#ES2#
Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nunez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nunez is breathing heavily.#TD#
Nunez pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Filipovic stands up and waves to Nunez to follow him. #CL2#
Filipovic pushes Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!#BC#
Nunez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Nunez has the dominant position.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nunez has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Nunez 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. #ES2#
Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nunez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Filipovic darts in and clinches Nunez up against the cage.#TD#
Nunez wants the takedown. Filipovic is fighting it off but Nunez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipovic's guard against the cage.#ES2#
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.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovic regains guard.
#ES2#
Filipovic kicks Nunez off and gets 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 throws a lazy head kick
and Nunez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1##CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nunez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nunez has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Nunez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
#TD#
Nunez is trying to trip Filipovic. He has hold of a leg but Filipovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nunez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
#CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.#TD#
Nunez has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Filipovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Filipovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Nunez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Filipovic forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Nunez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Filipovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Filipovic's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Filipovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nunez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Nunez has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Filipovic throws Nunez to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Nunez breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Filipovic. Filipovic maintains the clinch. #TD#
Nunez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filipovic is trying to keep an underhook but Nunez manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Filipovic kicks Nunez off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.#TD#
Nunez has picked Filipovic up - he's going for a ride! Nunez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Filipovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunez won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Nunez has him pinned against the cage.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Nunez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nunez tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling him.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipovic controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
#TD#
Nunez jumps into guard, dragging Filipovic to the mat.
#SU2#
Filipovic stands up and waves to Nunez to follow him.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Filipovic misses with a body kick.
Nunez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Nunez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nunez manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Filipovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Nunez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Filipovic clinches up with Nunez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovic regains guard.
#ES2#
Filipovic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Filipovic clinches. #T2##TD#
Nunez has picked Filipovic up - he's going for a ride! Nunez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Nunez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Nunez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filipovic sprawls well initially but Nunez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Filipovic kicks off Nunez and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Filipovic rushes Nunez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Filipovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nunez checks it well. #CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Nunez lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Filipovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Nunez has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Filipovic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jesse Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nunez is able to avoid easily.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
#CL2#
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Filipovic clinches. #TD#
Nunez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nunez manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Filipovic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nunez moves out of range of the body kick.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Jesse Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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