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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filapovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filapovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - enter sandman. Storm has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? 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 Wesley Storm was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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225 lbs
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241 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filapovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Storm!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Storm trying to control the position but Filapovich is working away.
Storm works to advance to full mount. Filapovich defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Filapovich's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Storm has control of Filapovich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Filapovich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Filapovich is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Storm jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Filapovich is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Filapovich and Storm has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Storm looks gassed!
Filapovich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filapovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm tries to move to mount but Filapovich blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm prevents Filapovich from escaping the position.
Storm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filapovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filapovich stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Filapovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Filapovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filapovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crunch! Filapovich slams his shin into Storm's torso.
Filapovich lands a high kick!
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Filapovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filapovich throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Filapovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
A combination from Filapovich does no damage.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filapovich as he avoids it easily.
Mirko Filapovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Storm.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filapovich connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich connects with a high kick.
Mirko Filapovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filapovich as he jumps to the side.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filapovich but Filapovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filapovich sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filapovich lands a high kick!
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filapovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Filapovich.
Filapovich looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filapovich's waist but Filapovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filapovich is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Filapovich circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Storm has Filapovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Filapovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Filapovich lands but Storm takes it in his stride.
Filapovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm drives through and clinches with Filapovich against the cage.
Filapovich misses with a knee to the head.
Storm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filapovich walks away with a smile on his face. Storm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filapovich, as that shot connected.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filapovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Filapovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Filapovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Storm.
Filapovich throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filapovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filapovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Filapovich. Storm shrugs it off though.
Filapovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Mirko Filapovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Filapovich lands with a nice body kick.
Filapovich looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Filapovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filapovich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Storm avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filapovich throws a one two combo.
Storm has a takedown stuffed.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses.
Mirko Filapovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Mirko Filapovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Filapovich.
Filapovich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Storm advances to full mount.
Storm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Storm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Storm looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Filapovich has worked his arm free - good work by Filapovich!
Storm misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filapovich tries to escape but Storm is in control.
Filapovich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Filapovich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Storm.
Filapovich prevents Storm from improving position.
Filapovich wants to get back to his feet but Storm drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filapovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Storm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filapovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filapovich throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filapovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filapovich can pounce on him.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Filapovich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Filapovich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Storm avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Storm shoots for a takedown but Filapovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filapovich tries to avoid it but Storm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filapovich to the ground. Filapovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Filapovich.
Filapovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Filapovich gets caught flat footed, as Storm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filapovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm won't allow Filapovich to get back to his feet.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Filapovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filapovich is looking to stand up but Storm isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filapovich dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Filapovich is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Storm stands up.
Filapovich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filapovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filapovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm avoids the head kick by Filapovich.
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mirko Filapovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Storm.
Filapovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filapovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Filapovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filapovich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filapovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filapovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filapovich tries to get out of the position.
Storm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Storm stops Filapovich from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm stands up from Filapovich's guard - Storm perhaps looking for a knockout.
Storm slips a jab from Filapovich.
Filapovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Filapovich shows good takedown defense.
Filapovich cracks Storm with a good jab.
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Filapovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Filapovich.
Nice takedown defense from Filapovich. No joy for Storm on that attempt.
Filapovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses.
Filapovich misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Filapovich.
Filapovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Filapovich shows good takedown defense.
Filapovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm blocks a head kick by Filapovich.
Wesley Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Filapovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Storm.
Filapovich is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm working over Filapovich with some ground and pound. Filapovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filapovich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Filapovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Filapovich shows good takedown defense.
Filapovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Storm. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Filapovich lands a high kick!
A head kick by Filapovich misses
so Storm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Storm wants to control from the top but Filapovich keeps moving.
Filapovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Storm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm prevents Filapovich from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filapovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filapovich!
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